Jerusalem mixed grill facts for kids
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| Course | Main dish/Street food |
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| Place of origin | Israel |
| Region or state | Jerusalem |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | chicken hearts, spleens and liver mixed with bits of lamb, onion |
Jerusalem mixed grill (which is me'orav Yerushalmi in Hebrew, meaning "Jerusalem mix") is a super popular grilled meat dish. It's a special food from Jerusalem, a famous city in Israel.
This tasty dish is made from different kinds of meat, like chicken hearts, spleens, and liver. These are mixed with small pieces of lamb. All the meat is cooked together on a flat grill. It gets its amazing flavor from seasonings like onion, garlic, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, olive oil, and coriander.
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What is Jerusalem Mixed Grill?
Jerusalem mixed grill is a mix of different meats cooked on a grill. It's often eaten as a main meal or as a quick street food snack. People in Jerusalem love it, and it's become famous around the world.
The main ingredients are usually chicken parts, like hearts, livers, and spleens. These are mixed with lamb pieces. The spices used give it a unique and delicious taste.
Where Did It Come From?
Many people believe that Jerusalem mixed grill was first made in the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. This market is a busy and exciting place, full of food stalls and restaurants. Several restaurants in the market claim they were the first to invent this dish.
Setting World Records!
In 2009, some Israeli chefs decided to make a huge version of Jerusalem mixed grill. They cooked a giant portion that weighed about 440 pounds (which is 200 kilograms)! This huge dish won them a Guinness world record for the largest Jerusalem mixed grill ever made.
But they didn't stop there! They also made the world's smallest version. It was a tiny Jerusalem mixed grill served in a pita bread that was only the size of a coin.
A Secret Ingredient?
Some people say that one famous steakhouse in Jerusalem, called Sima, has a secret ingredient in their Jerusalem mixed grill. A well-known food critic once mentioned that world-famous chefs have even asked Sima for their special recipe. The secret ingredient is sometimes called "Georgian pepper."
Different Ways to Enjoy It
While the classic Jerusalem mixed grill is served hot from the grill, there are other ways to enjoy it. Sometimes, the meat mix is chopped very finely. Then, it's rolled into thin pastry sheets called phyllo to look like small cigars. These "cigars" are then fried until they are crispy. This special way of serving Jerusalem mixed grill is often seen at weddings and big celebrations.
See also
In Spanish: Parrillada mixta de Jerusalén para niños
