What is Sabich?

Sabich is a popular Israeli street food composed of Pita, a type of flat bread containing firmly cooked eggs, fried eggplant, Israeli salad and a number of accompaniment, depending on where they buy and who does it. It is assumed that it was created in Iraq and brought to Israel Jews who fled from Iraq in the 40s and 50s of the 20th century. They preferred it as a breakfast meal for shabbat , Jewish Saturdays. Traditionally, the pickled mango is enjoyed by the name amba .

Shabbat runs from sunset on Friday evening to sunset on Saturday evening. It is holy time and during this period cooking is not allowed, so it is consumed cold meat and pre -cooked meals. This is one of the reasons why Sabich originated because all the ingredients are cooked or raw. Although it was traditionally consumed only for Shabbat breakfast, Sabich is now consumed every day and has become one of the most popular Israeli fast foods.

eggplants is fried until meKingfly brown and can be kept chilled, as well as eggs cooked. Israeli salad usually consists of tomatoes, cucumbers and some lemon juice. Other ingredients that can be added include hummus, tahini, onions, potatoes and parsley. Hummus is a chickpeas range, olive oil and lemon juice and tahini is made of sesame seeds of grounded sesames.

different sellers have added different ingredients to distinguish their Sabich from others. Eggs can be omitted to create a vegan option. Any of them is consumed, Sabich provides a healthy and nutrition version of fast food to anyone who ate them.

Amba, pickled mango, most often served in Sabich, came from India, but now is popular in both Iraq and Israel. It is made of robust pieces of mango and vinegar. Mustard, chili and other spices are added, giving it a hot and spicy taste that adds the taste of SMAvejka with hard cooking.

There are different stories about where the name Sabich comes. Some believe it was named after the first Iraqi retailer to sell food in Israel. Others believe that the name is a combination of Hebrew words for salad, salad ; EGG plant or batzim ; and eggs, chatizilim . Whatever origin, Sabich has become a popular addition to Israeli street food that eats all over the country.