Practical ingredient guide
Sun-dried tomatoes
Dried tomatoes with concentrated sweetness, acidity and savoury flavour, used in pesto, pasta, salads and fillings.
Prepared and preserved foods
All year round
Mediterranean
International
What it offers and why to use it
Flavour profile
Intense, tangy and slightly chewy; oil-packed tomatoes are softer.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check whether they are dry-packed or in oil, and compare the salt and added ingredients.
Store
Store according to the label. Refrigerate opened oil-packed jars as directed and use clean utensils.
Prepare
Soften dry-packed tomatoes when needed; drain oil-packed ones. Chop or blend and adjust added oil and salt accordingly.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Basil, mozzarella, olives, nuts, pasta, turkey and leafy salads.
How to substitute it
Roasted tomatoes can work in fillings, but contain more water and have a less concentrated flavour.
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