Matbucha Cooked Salad

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 4 bell peppers (roasted, peeled, chopped)
• 8 ripe tomatoes (peeled, chopped)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Roast bell peppers at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until charred. Place in a bag to steam, peel, and chop.

2. 2

   Sauté minced garlic in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   Simmer on low for 1 hour, mashing occasionally, until tomatoes break down.

4. 4

   Add chopped roasted peppers. Simmer uncovered on low for another 30 minutes until thick and jam-like with no excess liquid. Let cool and serve.