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Sabich

Sabich or sabih is a Jewish-Iraqi sandwich that is very popular in Israel. It is prepared with pita bread, eggplant, egg, hummus, tahini and amba.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Israeli , Iraqi

Ingredients

  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 large eggplant sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs cut into slices (preferably browned eggs)
  • 4 tablespoons hummus
  • 4 tablespoons Tahini
  • 4 tablespoons amba
  • 4 teaspoons harissa or z'hug (optional)
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

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  1. Add a large volume of oil into a deep skillet. Heat to 350 F (180˚C), and fry the aubergine slices on both sides until they are dark brown.
  2. Remove them from the oil, drain them for 10 minutes in a colander and then place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  3. Lightly warm the pita bread and split in half or cut on one side.
  4. Spread the inside of each pita with 1 tablespoon of hummus and 1 tablespoon of tahini.
  5. Stuff the pita with a few slices of fried aubergines and hard-boiled egg, then add 1 tablespoon of amba on top and 1 teaspoon of harissa or z'hug (optional).
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • It is also recommended to add: Israeli salad cut in small cubes (tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley), and/or slices of tomato, large sliced gherkins, chopped onions, chopped parsley, boiled potato slices.