Israeli Sabich Pita
Tel Aviv's iconic street sandwich — sabich is pita stuffed with fried aubergine, hard-boiled egg, hummus, Israeli salad, tahini, amba (pickled mango sauce) and zhug (green chilli sauce). Brought to Israel by Iraqi Jews as their Shabbat morning dish, it's now one of Israel's most beloved street foods.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Salt the aubergine slices and rest 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry. Fry in hot oil in batches until deep golden on both sides and cooked through. Drain.
About 5 min
Warm the pitta breads; open the pocket carefully.
About 14 min
Spread hummus inside the pocket.
About 14 min
Stuff in layers: Israeli salad → fried aubergine slices → hard-boiled egg slices → pickled cabbage.
About 14 min
Drizzle in tahini and amba. Add a small spoonful of zhug for heat. Eat immediately — the amba is the non-negotiable component that defines this sandwich.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 720 mg
Contains: gluten, eggs, sesame
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Recipe by Boon Tools.