Sabich as comfort food — exactly what I needed
Some dishes exist to comfort and Sabich is absolutely in that category. The sweet and tangy quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. za'atar does work that no substitute can replicate.
Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious traditions that shape the food served. There's something about the a fusion restaurant mixing Mediterranean traditions context that reinforces the comfort effect. fresh orange juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.
Sabich