Merchant’s Pocket Sandwich (Jeeb Al-Tajer) – Recipe and Preparation Steps

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Merchant’s Pocket Sandwich (Jeeb Al-Tajer) – Recipe and Preparation Steps

Jeeb Al-Tajer is a delicious and creative sandwich known for its pocket-like shape and rich, flavorful filling. Here’s how to make it using simple ingredients.

Ingredients for Merchant’s Pocket Sandwich:

Merchant’s Pocket Sandwich (Jeeb Al-Tajer)

 

For the Bread:

  • Toast slices (quantity as needed).
  • 3 eggs.
  • A small amount of flour.
  • Breadcrumbs (coarse or fine).
  • A pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Vegetable oil for frying.

For the Filling:

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • 1 onion, finely chopped.
  • 1 kg chicken breast, minced or cubed.
  • 1 tablespoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spices.
  • A dash of cinnamon.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • 2 carrots, grated.
  • 2 green or yellow bell peppers, chopped.
  • 3 tablespoons liquid cheese.
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup.
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.

For Garnishing and Serving:

  • Shredded lettuce.
  • Optional: extra mayonnaise or ketchup for dipping.

Steps to Prepare Merchant’s Pocket Sandwich:

Prepare the Bread:

  1. Trim the edges of each slice of toast. Stack two slices together and roll them flat using a rolling pin. Use a round cutter to cut out circular shapes from the flattened toast. Repeat for all slices.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or pot until hot.
  3. Prepare three bowls: one with beaten eggs seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper, one with flour, and one with breadcrumbs.
  4. Dip each toast circle into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
  5. Fry the coated toast circles in the hot oil until they are golden and slightly puffed. Remove and place them on paper towels to cool and drain excess oil.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Heat a little vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  2. Add the minced chicken breast and stir well. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and mixed spices. Stir continuously until the chicken starts to cook.
  3. Add the grated carrots and chopped bell peppers, and mix until all ingredients are combined and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the liquid cheese, mayonnaise, and ketchup, and cook for a few more minutes until the filling is creamy and fully cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

  1. Take each fried toast circle and cut it halfway to create a pocket.
  2. Stuff each pocket with the prepared filling and a small amount of shredded lettuce. Repeat for all the pieces.
  3. Arrange the sandwiches on a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with small pieces of lettuce and serve with extra mayonnaise or ketchup on the side.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful Jeeb Al-Tajer! Bon Appétit!

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