Matbukha

Course	Appetizer
Place of origin	Morocco
Region or state	North Africa
Created by	Amazigh (Berbers)
Main ingredients	Tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers

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.

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

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