Falafel is the national dish of both Israel and Egypt, though it is eaten everywhere in the Arab world. It is a coarse paste of chick peas (garbanzo beans), or chick peas and field beans, that is spiced, shaped into small pieces, and deep-fried. Arab falafel is darker-colored and shaped like a tiny patty; Israeli falafel is golden brown and globular. Falafel is eaten as a snack, packed in pita bread with plenty of lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. It is generally accompanied by a hot sauce containing fenugreek, a bitter herb. A similar sauce can be made by mixing Tabasco or similar pepper sauce with tomato sauce. Bulgur (partially cooked cracked wheat) can be bought at Greek or Middle Eastern stores.