Pickled tomatoes with cilantro

7 servings

50 minutes

Pickled tomatoes with cilantro are a vibrant dish of Caucasian cuisine, filled with the aromas of fresh herbs and spicy spices. This appetizer perfectly complements meat and vegetable dishes, revealing the richness of the region's flavors. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes harmonizes with the piquant cilantro, garlic, and hot peppers, while the marinade based on oils and vinegar adds freshness and depth of flavor. Traditionally, such pickled vegetables are used at feasts where every detail enriches the flavor ensemble of the dish. This is not just a recipe – it's an opportunity to immerse oneself in the atmosphere of the Caucasus, with its hospitality and rich culinary traditions. The fragrant cilantro, tanginess of vinegar, and slight spiciness make these pickled tomatoes an ideal choice for lovers of bright and rich flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 47.8
• Proteins: 1.8g
• Fats: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Tomatoes: 1 kg
• Garlic: 1 head
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Olive oil: to taste
• Sunflower oil: to taste
• Vinegar: to taste
• Red chilli pepper: 1 pc
• Green chilli pepper: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Wash the vegetables and cilantro, then dry them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Tomatoes: 1 kg
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece
   • Green chilli pepper: 1 piece

2. Cut the tomatoes into random small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 kg

3. Chop the cilantro finely, and either mince the garlic or pass it through a garlic press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 1 head

4. Chop the pepper finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece
   • Green chilli pepper: 1 piece

5. Make a dressing from oils, vinegar, and salt to your taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Sunflower oil:  to taste
   • Vinegar:  to taste

6. Layer the bottom of the jar with: tomatoes, sprinkle with a mixture of finely chopped peppers, cilantro, garlic, drizzle with dressing and continue layering the remaining ingredients in the same order. Let the tomatoes marinate for a couple of hours (4-5 hours). Occasionally shake the jar to mix all the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 kg
   • Red chilli pepper: 1 piece
   • Green chilli pepper: 1 piece
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 1 head
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Sunflower oil:  to taste
   • Vinegar:  to taste