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Sabich Sandwich

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

The number 1 Israeli breakfast sandwich made from eggplant and eggs.

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Sabich is a classic sandwich, traditionally eaten for breakfast but served all day at Israeli cafes. It is a popular street food in Israel that has quickly gained popularity around the world. This delicious sandwich is packed with flavorful ingredients and textures that make it a filling and satisfying meal. Sabich is typically made with pita bread, stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, tahini, Israeli salad, pickles, and amba, which is a tangy pickled mango sauce. The combination of these ingredients creates a balance of savory, creamy, and tangy flavors that make every bite a delightful experience.

Ingredients

Servings 4 servings
  • 4 rolls of Frena bread or pita bread
  • 1 large eggplant sliced into rounds
  • Oil for frying
  • 4 large hard boiled eggs sliced
  • ½ cup red cabbage shredded
  • 4 pickles sliced
  • 4 tablespoons tahini
  • Kosher Salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • Amba optional

Israeli salad

  • 2 cucumbers finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley finely chopped
  • Olive oil lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts
Sabich Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
187
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
901
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
885
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
1792
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
 
140
mg
14
%
Iron
 
13
mg
72
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan and fry eggplant rounds, about 3-4 minutes on each side, until dark and soft. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Israeli salad, mixing the finely chopped vegetables with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Assemble your Sabich sandwich: Place your fried eggplant, hard boiled egg slices, israeli salad, purple cabbage and pickles inside your bread.
  • Pour tahini over the top.
  • Season with salt and pepper and top with amba if using.

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