Matbucha
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| Course | Appetizer |
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| Place of origin | Morocco |
| Region or state | North Africa |
| Created by | Amazigh (Berbers) |
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers |
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Matbucha (Arabic: مطبوخة, maṭbūkhah; French: salade cuite[1]) is a North African[2] condiment or cooked salad consisting of cooked tomatoes and roasted bell peppers seasoned with garlic and chili pepper, and slow-cooked for a number of hours.[3] It is traditionally served in North Africa with a traditional Moroccan bread and as a condiment typically served as part of an appetizer, often as part of a salad course.
Matbucha has been brought to Israel by Moroccan Jews and is now a staple in the country, it may be enjoyed as a dip or used as a base for shakshouka.[3]
Preparation
[edit | edit source]Matbucha is prepared by cooking tomatoes, bell peppers, chilis, and garlic over low heat for many hours until they cook down into a smooth, thick spread similar to jam in consistency.[3]
Commercial variants
[edit | edit source]Brands include Sabra (by Osem), Achla (by Strauss-Elite), and others. In recent years, matbucha has become available in the United States under the New York Shuk brand,[4] among several others.[5][6]
There is also a version made with eggplants.
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of Moroccan dishes
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