Sabich

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants (about 1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
• vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups or 480 milliliters)
• 4 large eggs
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 4 pita breads (6-inch or 15-centimeter rounds)
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) amba sauce
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) tahini sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and carefully add the 4 eggs, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled with fully set yolks.
2. While eggs cook, slice the eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-millimeter) thick planks, then lightly salt them on both sides and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to ensure proper temperature.
4. Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels, then carefully place them in batches into the hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt and pepper.
5. Remove the hard-boiled eggs from water, let cool slightly, peel them under running water, and slice them into 1/4-inch (6-millimeter) thick rounds.
6. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for about 30 seconds per side until they puff slightly and become pliable.
7. Carefully cut each warm pita in half to create a pocket, then spread 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of tahini sauce inside each pocket.
8. Layer the inside of each pita pocket with 2-3 slices of fried eggplant, 3-4 slices of hard-boiled egg, a few tomato slices, cucumber slices, onion, and fresh parsley.
9. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 milliliters) of amba sauce into each sandwich, tasting and adjusting to your preferred spice level.
10. Serve immediately while the pita is still warm and the eggplant is still crispy.