Cherry tomatoes with spices, dried in the oven
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. This dish is essentially a universal tomato sauce, but the twist is that this topping isn’t liquid—it actually holds its shape very well, which is why it works with a much wider variety of dishes. And the concentrated flavor of tomatoes and spices is simply unmatched. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sort through the cherry tomatoes, wash them, and cut each one in half. Grind all the spices to a powder (for example, in a coffee grinder) and mix them thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. Arrange the tomato halves closely on a baking sheet, cut side up, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with spices.
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Step 3
3. Preheat the oven to 105–107°C and place the baking sheet with tomatoes inside for 3–4 hours (depending on how juicy your cherry tomatoes are).
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Step 4
4. Pack the finished tomatoes into sterile jars while still hot and seal with lids. Store in the refrigerator.
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Step 5
5. Spicy dried tomatoes are used as needed for sandwiches, pizza, and canapés. They pair very well with cheese and meat products.