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Matbucha (Slow-Cooked Tomato & Pepper Salad)

Matbucha (Slow-Cooked Tomato & Pepper Salad)

Morocco

80Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A jammy cooked salad of tomatoes and roasted green peppers rooted in the Jewish-Moroccan kitchens of Fassi and Meknassi households, simmered low until thick and served cold as a dip or meze.

Equipment
  • Wide heavy frying pan
  • Grill or gas flame
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Ripe tomatoes1 kg
Green bell peppers4
Garlic cloves6
Hot green chilli1
Sweet paprika1 tbsp
Olive oil⅓ cup
Sugarpinch
Saltto taste

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