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Matbucha (, maṭbūkhah; ) is a North African condiment or cooked salad consisting of cooked and roasted 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.
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.
There is also a version made with eggplants.
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 Group), and others. In recent years, matbucha has become available in the United States under the New York Shuk brand, among several others.
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