Matbucha
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Matbucha ( , maṭbūkhah; ; ) is a North African 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. 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 is a widespread dish in Israel after being introduced by Moroccan Jews and is commonly served for Friday night Shabbat dinner.
Matbucha ( , maṭbūkhah; ; ) is a North African 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. 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 is a widespread dish in Israel after being introduced by Moroccan Jews and is commonly served for Friday night Shabbat dinner. ==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. ==Commercial variants== 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, among several others. There is also a version made with eggplants. ==See also== List of Moroccan dishes List of Israeli dishes ==References==
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