With tomato prices on fire, 5 ways to preserve them for long
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Tomato prices on fire!
Tomatoes are now red-hot and burning a hole in the common people's pockets as the prices have skyrocketed and are being sold at over Rs 100 per kg in several key cities. Don't let your tomatoes go to waste! Here are easy ways to keep them fresh for longer.
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Frozen Tomatoes
Freezing tomatoes is a simple and convenient way to preserve them for later use. Wash, cut and place tomatoes on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze overnight. Then store in freezer-safe bags.
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Sieved Tomatoes
Sieved tomatoes are smooth tomato puree without seeds and skin. Follow the same process as for frozen tomatoes, then chop and cook the tomatoes until soft and mushy. Sieve the puree to remove the seeds and preserve the juice and pulp in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Tomato Powder
Wash the tomatoes and slice them as thinly as possible. Then dry them by sun-drying or baking in an oven at a medium temperature until they are crisp. Break the dry slices into small pieces and grind them into fine powder, which can be stored in a glass jar.
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Fermented Cherry Tomatoes
Mix two cups of water and one tablespoon of salt together, then place two cups of cherry tomatoes in a jar and pour the salty water mix over them. You can add garlic cloves and basil leaves to enrich the flavour. Let the mixture sit for a few days until you see the water turn a slightly orange colour.
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Sundried Tomatoes
Sundried tomatoes are a natural way to dehydrate and dry tomatoes to increase their shelf life. Start by washing, cleaning, and slicing the tomatoes thinly. Sprinkle sea salt on top and place them in the hot sun to dry for 1-2 weeks, bring them inside at night to avoid moisture and rain.