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.

It may be used as a base for shakshouka.[3]

Preparation

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

Brands include Sabra, Osem, and others. In recent years matbucha has become available in the United States under the NY Shuk brand, among several others.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Salade cuite". Jewish English Lexicon. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Matbucha". Culture Trip. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Gur, Janna (2014). Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh.
  4. ^ Arazi, Leetal. "Matbucha (An everyday tomato condiment)". NY Shuk. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  5. ^ Yoked, Tzach. "The Israeli New Yorkers Trying to Turn Matbucha Into the New Hummus". Haaretz. Haaretz. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matbukha
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