Sabich with broiled eggplant

Sabich with broiled eggplant layers charred eggplant, potato, hard-boiled egg, Israeli salad and tahini in warm pita. Amba and lemon give the filling a sharp edge, while the eggplant stays soft under its browned edges. Set out the components and let everyone build a pita; it’s easier than stuffing them all at once. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 33 minutes. Total time: 53 minutes. Serves 4. About 565 kcal and 20 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
For the eggplant
- 2 medium eggplants (cut into rounds)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the potatoes and eggs
- 350 g waxy potatoes (cut into 2 cm cubes)
- 1.5 L water
- 4 large eggs
For the Israeli salad
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 small cucumber (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
For the tahini sauce
- 80 g tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 60 ml water
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
To serve
- 4 pita breads
- 4 tbsp amba sauce
Preparation
1. Heat the broiler to high. Cut the eggplants into 1 cm rounds and arrange them on a broiler pan. Brush with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 3/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. 2. Put the potato cubes and 1.5 L water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cook for 15 minutes. Add the eggs to the boiling water; remove them after 9 minutes and cool under cold water. Drain the potatoes when tender. 3. While the potatoes cook, dice the tomatoes and cucumber and chop the parsley. Toss them with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp fine salt. 4. Stir the tahini with 2 tbsp lemon juice, the grated garlic, 60 ml water and 1/4 tsp fine salt until smooth. 5. Broil the eggplant for 8 minutes per side, until browned and soft at the center. Peel and halve the eggs. 6. Warm the pita in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side. Fill each with eggplant, potato, egg and salad. Spoon over tahini and amba.
Notes
Choose firm eggplants with smooth, taut skin; very large, seedy ones can soften before they brown. If the rounds won’t fit in one layer, broil them in batches rather than piling them up. If amba isn’t available, mix 1 tbsp mango chutney with 1 tsp lemon juice. The meal contains egg, sesame and wheat; use certified gluten-free pita if needed. Serve with olives or crunchy pickles. The cooked eggplant, potatoes, eggs and tahini sauce keep separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the salad apart from the hot fillings and assemble just before eating.
Frequently asked questions
What is amba, and how much should I use?
Amba is a tangy mango pickle sauce. Start with 1 teaspoon per pita and add more at the table if you like.
Can I grill the eggplant outdoors instead?
Yes. Grill the rounds over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until soft and marked.
What can I do if a pita splits while filling?
Serve it open-faced instead, with about 1/2 cup of filling on each half. A fork works just fine.
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