Korean Tomatoes

6 servings

30 minutes

Korean-style tomatoes are a bright, spicy, and aromatic dish inspired by traditional Korean cuisine. It combines the juiciness of fresh tomatoes with the rich flavor of sweet peppers and the piquant heat of garlic and chili. The vinegar-based marinade with vegetable oil and sugar gives the appetizer a special depth of flavor, making it simultaneously sweet, spicy, and refreshingly sour. Historically, such recipes emerged from the culinary influence of the Korean diaspora that adapted traditional flavors to local ingredients. This dish is perfect as a standalone appetizer or as a side to meat or fish, adding a touch of spiciness to everyday meals. Thanks to the quick preparation method, within a few hours the tomatoes absorb all the aromas and are ready to delight gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 342.2
• Proteins: 4.6g
• Fats: 17.4g
• Carbohydrates: 42.3g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 2 kg
• Sweet pepper: 4 pc
• Garlic: 2 head
• Green: to taste
• Vinegar: 100 ml
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Sugar: 100 g
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Chili pepper: 12 pc

Cooking steps

1. Grind pepper, garlic, and red hot pepper (2 pcs) in a meat grinder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 4 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 heads
   • Chili pepper: 12 pieces

2. Chop the greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste

3. Layering in a 3-liter jar: tomatoes, then a mixture of vegetables, herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 kg
   • Sweet pepper: 4 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 heads
   • Green:  to taste

4. Close the jar with a lid and place it upside down in the refrigerator. This is to have it ready for use from the top in 8 hours.