
Israeli pita stuffed with fried eggplant and egg
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
4 sandwiches
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Israeli pita stuffed with fried eggplant and egg
A loaded Israeli sandwich of fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, and amba (mango pickle sauce) stuffed in fluffy pita. Sabich rivals falafel as Israel's best street food.
20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Sabich originated with Iraqi-Jewish immigrants in Israel and has become a beloved street food. The combination of creamy eggplant, rich egg, tangy amba, and fresh salad is irresistible.
Salt eggplant slices and rest 15 minutes. Pat dry thoroughly.
Fry eggplant in 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Hard-boil eggs: cover with cold water, bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and slice.
Warm pita and spread hummus inside. Layer with fried eggplant, sliced egg, Israeli salad, and tahini.
Drizzle with amba sauce and serve immediately.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Approximates the tangy-spicy flavor
Lighter but less traditional texture
Test Kitchen Pick
Olive Oil
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Shop olive oil for this recipeSalting the eggplant draws out moisture for better frying and less oil absorption.
Amba can be found at Middle Eastern markets or made from pickled mango.
Assemble fresh. Components can be prepped 1 day ahead.
Re-fry eggplant briefly in a hot pan to re-crisp.
Per serving (185mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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