I never really had true Middle Eastern cuisine until coming to London- it was always maybe a kebab or shawarma when I lived in Toronto. But man! It’s one of my all time favourite cuisines and inspires so much of my cooking! Sabih is an Iraqi inspired dish with aubergine, egg, and some sort of bread -usually a stone baked pita and I am so grateful for Genius Gluten Free foods for these gorgeous boys! I normally shy away from what I call ‘pseudo’ breads because they upset my stomach but Genius products tend to be pretty good on the tum! Traditionally, Sabih has both a tahini sauce and a ‘Zhoug’ which is a herby olive oil. I used tzatziki here because um... YUM and it balances so well with the other spices in the dish. This Sabih is made up of za’atar roasted aubergine, dill cucumber, chickpea, tomato and red onion salad, pickled red cabbage, 1 hard boiled egg, tzatziki, tahini drizzle.
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This is seriously one of the most satisfying, comforting dishes I have ever made and goes off like a hit when I’ve made it for family and friends. It’s fulfilling, scrumptious and the halloumi on top when it browns to a crispy edge and gooey inside…. drool worthy! Its also an incredibly malleable recipe, I often use whatever herbs I have on hand such as thyme instead of oregano, or harissa paste instead of tomato paste and honey or maple syrup over pomegranate molasses. The world (or pantry!) is your oyster of endless possibilities! Serve hot with rice, a chunk of fluffy sourdough bread or simply on its own- it’s so delicious it deserves to be the star of the show!
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