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Matbucha- Salad in a jar

Matbucha Salad

Author Rachel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Yield 2 cups
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Description

This Matbucha Salad is a total crowd-pleaser! Serve it with Challah, artisan bread, pita, or on sandwiches. YUM.
Kosher, Pareve, Vegan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6-8 large tomatoes ripe and juicy
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 4-6 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 large green or red bell peppers chopped
  • Optional 2 jalapeño peppers (or more for heat) chopped. To mellow the spiciness, remove the seeds and membranes by using a spoon or knife to scrape them out.
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • optional spices: Hot paprika and chili powder.

Instructions

Prepare the tomatoes:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Make sure it's large enough to accommodate the tomatoes comfortably.
  • Score the bottoms of the tomatoes with a shallow "X" using a sharp knife. This will help the skin to peel off easily.
  • Carefully, using a spoon, place the tomatoes in the boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. You will notice the skin starting to loosen.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomatoes immediately to a bowl of ice water. This stops the cooking process and makes the skin contraction, helping it to separate from the flesh.
  • Once the tomatoes are cool, use your fingers or a knife to peel away the skin starting from the scored "X." The skin should come off easily.
  • Dice the peeled tomatoes.

Make the Matbucha:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or pan.
  • Add the chopped peppers and jalapeños and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Add the sliced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring about every 10-15 minutes.
    The matbucha should have a jam-like texture. Taste the matbucha and adjust the seasoning, sugar, or spice levels as needed.
  • Once cooked, let the matbucha cool to room temperature before serving.
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