Pita with Eggplant and Egg (Sabich Sandwich)
Ингредиенты
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 eggplant, about 1 lb (450 g), cut into 12 slices
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- ½ cup (20 g) cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 4 thick pita breads (see note)
- ½ cup (125 ml) store-bought tahini sauce or hummus
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced into rounds
- ¼ cup (60 ml) amba sauce or store-bought mango chutney
Инструкция
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm ½ inch (1 cm) of oil. Fry a few slices of eggplant at a time in the oil until tender and golden. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the top end off each pita bread to form a pocket. Spread the inside of the breads with the tahini sauce. Layer in the eggplant slices, tomato salad and eggs. Top with the amba sauce.
