Bid o Maticha – Classic Moroccan Eggs and Tomatoes Dish

Bid o Maticha (also spelled Bid w Matisha) literally means “eggs and tomatoes” in Moroccan Arabic. It’s a beloved staple of Moroccan home cooking – found on lunch and dinner tables across the country and offering comfort and nourishment. In fact, there’s hardly a Moroccan who hasn’t tasted this dish at least once ! 🇲🇦🥘

The recipe uses just a handful of ingredients: ripe tomatoes, eggs, olive oil, and a few spices. We start by sautéing grated tomatoes with garlic and traditional spices like cumin, paprika, and black pepper to create a savory tomato sauce. Then we crack the eggs into the simmering sauce and let them poach until just set. The result is tender eggs nestled in a flavorful, tangy tomato base. (It’s similar to shakshuka, but this Moroccan version is simpler – just tomatoes and eggs without the usual bell peppers) The aromas of garlic and cumin will fill your kitchen as it cooks, letting you know you’re about to enjoy something truly delicious! 😋

This dish is also perfect when you’re short on time or money – its basic components (eggs and tomatoes) are inexpensive and cook in minutes.
Many families in Morocco whip it up as a quick lunch or dinner as a light snack. It’s typically served straight from the pan with some fresh bread (Moroccan khobz) to scoop up the sauce, and often accompanied by a cup of sweet mint tea for a complete Moroccan experience.

00:00 Introduction
00:43 How to make the sauce
01:48 Adding the spices
02:35 Adding the eggs
03:06 Finishing
03:31 Outro

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Ingredients List:

3 medium tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1.0 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2.0 Tbsp olive oil
1.5 Tbsp of chopped mixed parsley and cilantro
3 or 4 eggs

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