
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are a delicious and versatile appetizer, typical of Italian cuisine. They are simple to prepare and can be stored for several months. The tomatoes are halved, seeded, and seasoned with chili pepper, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. They are then immersed in oil and left to rest for a few days. This process intensifies the flavor of the tomatoes, making them soft and succulent. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are perfect as an appetizer or as a condiment for salads, bruschetta, and main dishes. From the region of Campania in Italy.
Ingredients
- Ripe round tomatoes
500G500G - Chili pepper
1Piece1Piece - Dried oregano
1Teaspoon1Teaspoon - Garlic
1Clove1Clove - Olive oilto taste
- Saltto taste
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 10
Clean the tomatoes by removing the stem and washing them well under running water
- STEP 2 OF 10
Then cut them in half and place them cut side up on a wooden board
- STEP 3 OF 10
Lightly salt the tomato halves and place them outside in the sun for at least 4-5 days to dry them
- STEP 4 OF 10
Attention: protect them with a wide and very tight mesh gauze (like a mosquito net) otherwise insects will ruin them! After this period, peel the garlic clove, clean it, slice it, and place it in the jar where the tomatoes will be stored
- STEP 5 OF 10
Also add the piece of chili pepper and oregano to the jar
- STEP 6 OF 10
Finally, add the sun-dried tomatoes
- STEP 7 OF 10
Cover the tomatoes with olive oil and seal the jars tightly
- STEP 8 OF 10
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, wrap the jars in a cloth, and simmer them for 25 minutes to sterilize them
- STEP 9 OF 10
With this original preparation, the sun-dried tomatoes become very tasty
- STEP 10 OF 10
They are perfect for enriching sauces, salads, or pasta
Suggestions
Knife
Cutting Board
Glass Jar
Spoon
General Information
Storage notes
Store the sun-dried tomatoes in oil in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator. They keep for several months.
More information
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil are a classic Italian appetizer. They can be served on their own, as a salad dressing, or as a garnish for bruschetta and main dishes.
Origin
Italia, Campania
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 30.13 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 4.48 |
of which Sugars (g) | 4.1 |
Fat (g) | 0.44 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.08 |
Protein (g) | 1.31 |
Fiber (g) | 1.89 |
Sale (g) | 0.01 |
- Proteins1.31g·16%
- Carbohydrates4.48g·55%
- Fats0.44g·5%
- Fibers1.89g·23%