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Matbucha
A Moroccan cooked tomato and roasted pepper salad slowly reduced with garlic, chile, paprika, and olive oil until jammy.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~150 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 65 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the salad
- 1.2 kg Tomatoes
- 3 adet Kapia peppers
- 5 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Hot pepper
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Roast the kapia peppers, peel them, and chop them coarsely.
15 min15:00 - 2
Peel the tomatoes and chop them small with their seedy juices.
- 3
Turn the garlic and hot pepper in olive oil for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, roasted peppers, paprika, cumin, salt, and sugar.
- 5
Cook the mixture over low heat for 45 minutes, until the liquid reduces and thickens.
45 min45:00 - 6
Stir the tomato and pepper mixture for 10 more minutes, until the oil rises to the surface.
10 min10:00 - 7
When it reaches room temperature, transfer to a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
💡 Tip: Do not rush reducing the tomatoes; when oil starts separating at the bottom of the pot, the matbucha is ready to spread on bread.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a cold mezze plate with olives, boiled eggs, and pita if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~150
kcal calories
3
g protein
16
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 39%Fat 54%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Matbucha make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Matbucha take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 65 minutes; 85 minutes in total.Is Matbucha difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Matbucha have?
Approximately 150 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 16g, fat: 10g.Is Matbucha allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Matbucha belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Matbucha need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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