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

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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..