Homemade Sundried tomato
Sundried tomato
The sundried tomato is a food consisting of normal mature tomatoes or anhydrous tomatoes, which are dried under the sun to evaporate the water containing them.
Nutrition information
Dried tomato
amount Per
100 g
calories (kcal) 212
Lipid 14 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 266 mg Potassium 1.565 mg Carbohydrates 23 g Dietary fiber 6 g Protein 5 g Vitamin A1.286 PC Vitamin C101,8 mg Calcium 47 ug Iron 2,7 mg Vitamin D0 PC Vitamin V60,3 mg Vitamin V120 ug Magnesium 81 mg
Directions
To make sundried tomatoes you will take 3-4 kilos of tomatoes or whatever amount you wish. Choose best pomontoro type tomatoes which do not have many seeds and liquid alternatively select classic tomatoes, medium size, tight. You will also need coarse salt, tulle and sterilized jars to store!
Cut the tomatoes in half by removing their stalks, spread them on wooden trays or plastic trays, racks, or if you discs is like strainer even better, because it will dry perfectly! Sprinkle tomatoes with plenty of coarse salt. Cover the tomatoes with tulle to stay away the "unwelcome guests." Allow the tomatoes to the point that sees the sun as many hours possible and away from humidity. Leave the tomatoes for one week, depending on how sunny the point that leave you, the tomatoes should have no trace of moisture to prevent mold below.
Check if the tomatoes have completely dried, tomatoes should be as flexible skin, if they harden more, this is no problem, just maybe we need soaking in water before use!
If you do not have a sunny room in your home, you can dry in 60 ° C oven Celsius in the possible operation of air heater about 3-4 hours or as needed. Leave the tomatoes for 12 hours, keeping them away from moisture before storing.
Storage Collect the dry tomatoes, store in sterilized jars and store in a dry, dark cupboard. Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil and Herbs
If you want you can cover the tomatoes with olive oil so it will always be soft and ready for unification to use!
Tips
You can add other than olive oil, herbs and spices like dried oregano, thyme, garlic, coriander and black pepper grains!
