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
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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