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Isfenğ (The Andalusian Donut)

Recipe by:
Hélène Jawhara Piñer
Preparation/Cook Time:
20 min + 4 hours (or overnight) + 20 min
This fried pastry is common among Jews and Muslims, especially in Morocco and Israel.

Crispy Rice Cakes with Three Sauces

Recipe by:
Marisa Baggett

Jewish food traditions are inspired by the regions throughout the world. Sephardic Jewish cuisine, including North African Jewish dishes, is influenced by neighbors along the Mediterranean. Rice cakes are traditionally included in North African Shabbat meals, with aromatic spices including turmeric, saffron, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon.