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Sabich — traditional dish from Baghdad, Israel
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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🌱 Sesame

Also served in

Tel Aviv

Sabich

How to order / say it
Say it סביח — [sa-BEEKH]
Order I'd like a sabich, please.
Locally אני רוצה סביח, בבקשה
Say locally

A popular sandwich made with pita, fried eggplant, hard boiled eggs, and salatim.

Why try it?

Born from the Iraqi-Jewish culinary tradition, sabich reflects the city's multicultural influences and the immigrant experience, combining comfort and vibrant flavors in a simple street food dish.

How it tastes

Savory and hearty with smoky fried eggplant, creamy boiled eggs, tahini, and refreshing salads, all packed in a warm pita.

Origin & History — first documented: 1940

Sabich was introduced to Israel by Iraqi Jews in the 1940s. Originally a breakfast dish, it quickly adapted to the street food culture in Israel, gaining popularity for its simplicity and satisfying flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 2 pieces pita bread
  • 🥕 200 g eggplant
  • 🥚 2 hard boiled eggs
  • 50 g tahini
  • 🥕 1 medium tomato
  • 🥕 1 medium cucumber
  • 🌿 10 g parsley

Method

  1. 1 Slice eggplant and fry until golden.
  2. 2 Prepare salatim with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
  3. 3 Warm pita and assemble with eggplant, eggs, and salatim.
  4. 4 Drizzle with tahini before serving.

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