Sun-dried tomatoes are ideal for making sandwiches and other cold appetizers.
It is believed that their preparation requires a lot of time and experience. But in fact, any housewife can handle it, even without an oven.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-class baker told how to act.
You will need:
- tomatoes 4 kg;
- vegetable oil 300 ml;
- aromatic herbs (mixture) to taste;
- basil (dried) to taste;
- vinegar (9%) 1 tbsp;
- garlic 1 head.
How to cook:
1. Clean tomatoes should be cut lengthwise into two parts and the stalk should be cut out. It is better to choose tomatoes of an oblong shape and medium size.
2. Place the workpiece cut side down on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
3. After 1.5-2 hours, the workpiece is transferred to the tray of an electric dryer, cut side up, and dried at a temperature of 70 degrees for 12 hours, and then for another 8 hours at a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius.
4. When the tomatoes are ready, the edges should dry out, but the middle should remain soft.
5. Then heat the oil, but do not bring it to a boil and add the herb mixture and basil. Stir and let cool. Then add the chopped garlic and vinegar.
6. Place the dried tomatoes in a glass jar and pour in the prepared dressing. Store the preparation in the refrigerator.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
