What is Matbucha?

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    Matbucha a North African dish

    “Matbucha” is a North African meal which is also known as Salade that is quite cooked in French-speaking communities in the Maghreb, this savor dish is a slowly cooked tomato-based condiment that can be used in so many delicious ways.

     Matbucha means “cooked salad” in Arabic. Jewish immigrants from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya brought matbucha with them to Israel,It’s a very easy recipe to cook up, and if you make a large batch and bottle it up, can be enjoyed for a long time after.

    Matbucha is a dish that has spread to Israel and Syria. It’s normally served as an appetizer with bread and olives, and it consists of a thick dip made with tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and chili pepper, cooked together until they form an oily paste ideal for dipping or serving on flatbreads. The importance of tomatoes in matbucha means the dish can date back no further than the early 19th century, as tomatoes were introduced to North Africa and the Middle East.

    This tasty dish contains protein, carbohydrates, and a host of other nutrients beneficial to human health. Protein is a bodybuilding food substance that everyone needs for an improved health condition. Protein helps to build up the body’s system by replenishing the tissues of the body and also repairing damaged ones. It gives the body the vitality it needs to stay healthy for a long period.