Matbucha
Amazigh (Berbers) | |
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers |
|---|---|
Matbucha (
appetizer
, often as part of a salad course.
It may be used as a base for shakshouka.[2]
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.[2]
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.[3][4]
See also
- Arab cuisine
- Shakshouka, a similar dish with eggs
- List of Moroccan dishes
Food portal
References
- ^ 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.