Shabbat Matboucha by @jorgelavelar

2h30
Medium

10 servings

🍅

12

Beefsteak Tomatoes

🌶️

10

Serrano Chilies

🧄

2 handfuls

Garlic Cloves

🫒

120 ml

Olive Oil

🌶️

60 ml

Sweet Paprika

🧂

15 ml

Salt

🍬

15 ml

Sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Using a sharp knife, score each tomato from top to bottom about 6 times around each tomato.

    🍅beefsteak tomatoes
    🔪knife

  2. Step 2/10

    Place all tomatoes in a bowl and cover them completely with boiling water.

    🍅beefsteak tomatoes
    🥣bowl

  3. Step 3/10

    Meanwhile, finely chop chilies and garlic cloves using a food processor. Place them into a large heavy-bottom pot.

    🌶️Serrano chilies
    🧄garlic cloves
    🍲pot

  4. Step 4/10

    Once tomatoes are easy to handle, remove the peel by lifting up from the stem and peeling down. Remove the stem and chop into chunks. Place them into the pot.

    🍅beefsteak tomatoes
    🍲pot

  5. Step 5/10

    Bring the pot to the stove over medium heat. Add oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

    🫒olive oil
    🧂salt
    🍲pot
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/10

    Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.

    🍲pot

  7. Step 7/10

    Lower the flame and cover, simmering for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir frequently, approximately every 15 minutes.

    🍲pot
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    The mixture should achieve a thick jam-like texture. If needed, cook longer till you achieve this.

    🍲pot

  9. Step 9/10

    Store extra matboucha in containers in the fridge. It can be enjoyed for up to 1 month and even longer!

  10. Step 10/10

    Enjoy on challah or as a dip for Shabbat. It can also be used in a shakshuka recipe.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Spices, Sugars

Ingredients

beefsteak tomatoes, Serrano chilies, garlic cloves, olive oil, sweet paprika, salt, sugar

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Calories

to inform

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Sugar: 5g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin D: 0.1µg, Vitamin A: 60µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

2 hours 0 minutes

Overall

2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, bowl, pot, spoon

Appliances

food processor, stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Dip

Occasions

Shabbat, Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jorgelavelar

Origin

Cuisine

Moroccan

Geographic

Morocco, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chunky, Smooth

Flavors

Savory, Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (airtight container), fridge : 1 month (airtight container), freezer : 3 months (airtight container)