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Tomato paste or tomato puree

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • Tomato(s), ripe, as many as you have

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

How to master the tomato flood

Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and bring to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Do not stir, as this will prematurely destroy the flesh. Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer the tomatoes until soft, about 10 minutes. Line a bowl with a cheesecloth and add the cooked tomatoes. A light, almost clear tomato juice will run through it. This “byproduct” is excellent for soups, for refining sauces, or as a jelly for decoration. Freezing is also possible. You can also make a delicious tomato vinegar with it. Strain the drained tomatoes through a sieve and fill small, sterilized jars with the puree to about 1 cm below the rim and seal. Place the jars in a sufficiently large pot, fill it with cold water, and simmer the puree for about 30-45 minutes at about 98°C. Freezing is also possible (it will keep for about 12 months). Note: Of course, it’s possible to season the puree or add herbs, but I decided not to do so because I don’t yet know exactly what I’ll be using it for.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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