Matbucha (Arabic: مطبوخة;maṭbūkhah) is a North African[1] 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.[2] 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.
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| Course | Appetizer |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Morocco |
| Region or state | North Africa |
| Created by | Amazigh (Berbers) |
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers |
It may be used as a base for shakshouka.[2]
Preparation
editMatbucha 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.[2]
Commercial variants
editBrands include Sabra, Osem, and others. In recent years matbucha has become available in the United States under the NY Shuk brand, among several others.[3][4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ https://everydayvegancooking.com/north-african-dishes |title=Matbucha |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/tunisia/articles/12-north-african-dishes-you-need-to-try/heirloom-tomato-salad-moroccan-style/ |culture trip|date=26 October 2013 |access-date=26 January 2024
- ^ a b c Gur, Janna (2014). Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh.
- ^ Arazi, Leetal. "MATBUCHA {An everyday tomato condiment}". NY Shuk. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Yoked, Tzach. "The Israeli New Yorkers Trying to Turn Matbucha Into the New Hummus". Haaretz. Haaretz. Retrieved 4 February 2022.