Do you want to get rid of industrial tomato sauces and extracts? Learn how to make homemade tomato paste and get rid of “rodent hair”:
Everyone knows that industrialized products are unhealthy due to large-scale food processing and the preservatives and dyes they contain. In the case of tomato-based products it is no different and, therefore, homemade tomato paste is one of the best options for those who cannot give up a good sauce.
In fact, after the latest events related to famous brands of tomato sauce and paste, it’s not a bad idea to learn how to make homemade tomato paste, right? Or are you not aware that batches and batches of products from Heinz, Pomarola, Amorita, Aro, Predilecta and Elefante were withdrawn from circulation for containing rodent hair “above what is tolerated by legislation”?
Tense, right? We think so too. And, since it’s impossible to know, with the naked eye, whether or not there is mouse hair in the next sauce you buy, it’s best to make sauce at home.
To do this, today you will learn an infallible recipe for homemade tomato paste, taught by chef and Extra columnist Cris Leite. According to her, the homemade extract is ready in 1 hour, makes 6 servings and should be used in small quantities and diluted, as it is quite concentrated.
Learn how to make homemade tomato paste:
40 g of refined sugar
60 ml extra virgin olive oil
10 g refined salt
3 kg of ripe tomato
Preparation mode
The first step is to wash the tomatoes under running water. Then, you need to make an “x” at the base of each tomato with a knife. This will help remove the tomato skin later on.
Then, you need to place the fruits in boiling water for 30 seconds. The next step, then, is to remove the tomatoes from the boil and place them directly in ice water, to stop the cooking.
Once cool, remove the tomato skin, starting from the x made at the base of the fruit. Then, just cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally, and remove the seeds with a spoon.
In a pan, mix the tomatoes with the salt, sugar and olive oil and cook for 1 hour. So, just blend it in the blender.
To store homemade tomato paste, you just need to place it in storage containers with lids and, if you are not going to use it immediately, freeze it. It can be stored like this for up to 3 months.
And speaking of tomatoes, you’ll also like to see: 18 fruits and vegetables that look like something else.
Source: Extra
