Most cultures have at least one seasonal food that people take very seriously. When the time comes, the dish dominates both conversations and menus. And in Israel, it's the sufganiya.
A jelly-filled doughnut topped with powdered sugar that we enjoy during Hanukkah..
Food
Israel's sufga-mania: the sweet, the savory and the slightly scandalous
Eight nights, eight categories, never-ending discussion. From the Dubai chocolate-inspired to a chopped liver version and the instant classic carrot cake sufganiya: these are the doughnuts driving Israel's annual deep fried discourse