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Moroccan Matbucha Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad

April 01, 2021
Moroccan Matbucha Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad

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Ingredients

  • 4green peppers
  • ¼
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3pounds very ripe fresh tomatoes (about 8), peeled, seeded, and diced or one 32-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 6cloves garlic, minced
  • 1teaspoon sugar
  • 2teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 2teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1tablespoon argan or extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Yield: 8 servings

Preparation

  • Step 1

    Put the whole peppers on a baking tray under the broiler or directly on the gas burner, turning frequently with tongs, until they are charred on all sides, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Place them in a tightly closed plastic bag for 10 minutes to allow the skins to loosen. You can also put them in a 450-degree oven on a baking sheet, turning every 10 or so minutes for 20 minutes until they are soft and charred.

  • Step 3

    Peel the charred skin from the peppers, discard the seeds, and cut into 1-inch squares.

  • Step 4

    Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, and add the peppers, tomatoes, garlic, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer over a low flame, stirring occasionally and mashing the vegetables with a fork or a potato masher until the liquid begins to evaporate. Continue cooking until the salad has a thick, sauce-like consistency.

  • Step 5

    Adjust seasonings to taste, drizzle with argan or olive oil and serve at room temperature.