Vibrant Israeli Sabich Pita with Pickled Mango and Hummus

Name: Vibrant Israeli Sabich Pita with Pickled Mango and Hummus
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup tahini; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; Salt; 1 green mango; 1/2 cup vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large pitas; 4 boiled eggs; 1 cup hummus; 1 cucumber; 1 tomato; Fresh parsley

A Middle Eastern delight bursting with flavors

A traditional Israeli dish that combines fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, and various vibrant accompaniments for a delicious pita pocket meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Eggplant

1 large eggplant

sliced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup olive oil

For the Sauce

1 cup tahini

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 garlic clove

minced

Salt

to taste

For the Pickled Mango

1 green mango

julienned

1/2 cup vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

Additional Ingredients

4 large pitas

4 boiled eggs

halved

1 cup hummus

1 cucumber

sliced

1 tomato

sliced

Fresh parsley

for garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Eggplant

Season Eggplant

Sprinkle salt over eggplant slices and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

Dry Eggplant

Rinse and pat dry the slices.

Fry Eggplant

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown on both sides.

Do not over-fry the eggplant as it will become too soft and lose its structure.

Preparing the Pickled Mango

Heat Brine

In a saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil.

Cool Brine

Remove from heat and let cool.

Pickle Mango

Add julienned mango to the vinegar mixture and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the pickled mango a day in advance for more intense flavors.

Cooking Process

Frying the Eggplant

Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Preparing the Sauce

Whisk tahini ingredients until smooth, adjusting lemon juice for desired tang.

Building the Pita

Layer each pita with hummus, eggplant, eggs, cucumber, tomato, and pickled mango.

Plating & Serving