Pita filled with fried aubergine, egg, salad, tahini, pickles and tangy amba.
Sabich is pita filled with fried aubergine, egg, salad, tahini, pickles and tangy amba.
Make Sabich when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Salt the aubergine slices briefly, pat dry and fry or roast until deeply browned and tender.
Warm the pita so it opens without tearing.
Add fried aubergine, sliced egg, chopped salad and pickles.
Spoon in tahini and amba.
Layer rather than packing everything at the top so each bite has all the components.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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