A sandwich layered with crispy fried eggplant, tahini, eggs, and refreshing Israeli salad.

What Is Sabich?

The Best Eggplant for Sabich

Use Italian or Globesometimes called Americaneggplant.

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Japanese or Chinese eggplants are too tender, narrow, and thin for this recipe.

When choosing eggplants, look for skin that is shiny and deep purple.

It should feel firm and relatively heavy for its size.

Tray of Ingredients (Fried Eggplant, Boiled Eggs, Bowl of Tahini, Bowl of Israeli Salad, Bowl of Hummus, Pickles, and Pita Bread) for Sabich

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The stem should be green, not brown.

What Is Amba?

Amba is a traditional condiment served on sabich.

Sabich on a Plate Next to a Bowl of Israeli Salad and a Jar of Tahini Sauce

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Itsa tangy pickled mango sauce that has roots in India, and is very popular in Israel.

While you’re free to make it at home, its often store-bought.

Check out your local Mediterranean or Indian grocery store for brands like Shemesh orGalil.

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If you cant find it, dont worry!

This sabich is just as delicious without it.

Here is some inspiration:

How To Prep in Advance

Sabich is the perfect make-ahead meal.

Fried Eggplants for Sabich Recipe

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Fry the eggplant, boil and peel the eggs, and get your hummus ready for when hunger strikes.

The Israeli salad can also be made 1 days in advance, but tastes best when fresh.

While you’ve got the option to make it at home, its often store-bought.

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Check out your local Mediterranean or Indian grocery store for brands like Shemesh or Galil.

If you cant find it, dont worry!

This sabich is just as delicious without it.

Ingredients for Tahini Sauce (Bowl of Tahini, Small Bowl of Minced Garlic, Halved Lemon, and Spoon of Cumin) for Sabich Recipe

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Fill a large skillet with oil until it comes 1/4 inch up the sides.

Set it over medium heat and heat to 375F.

check that the oil comes up to 375F before frying the next batch.

Sabich on a Plate Surrounded by Bowl of Hummus, Bowl of Israeli Salad, and a Bowl of Eggplant and Boiled Eggs for Sabich

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You may need to add more oil too.

Transfer the fried eggplants onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle them with sea salt.

Whisk in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and runny.

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In the center of a pita, spread 1 tablespoon hummus.

Drizzle in the tahini sauce and amba, if using.

Assemble the remaining sabich the same way.

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Fold the pita in half and enjoy.

This sandwich is meant to be messy!

Have leftovers or want to make extras?

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Refrigerate each component in separate containers for up to 4 days.

They make for easy meals throughout the week.

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