Oven-dried cherry tomatoes with herbs
2 servings
160 minutes
Oven-dried cherry tomatoes with herbs are a vibrant representative of Italian cuisine, embodying its simplicity and sophistication. Initially, sun-dried tomatoes were used as a way to preserve the harvest, but over time they became a standalone delicacy. The tomatoes are slowly baked at low temperatures, allowing them to retain their natural sweetness and rich flavor, while aromatic herbs and spices add spicy Mediterranean notes. Dried cherries perfectly complement pasta, salads, antipasti, and are also served on toast with goat cheese and basil. Soaked in oil and spices, they become even more intense, while the piquant garlic and hot chili pepper add a slight spiciness. This dish is a small gastronomic masterpiece that embodies the warmth and richness of Italian traditions.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Cut the tomatoes in half.
3
Grease with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
4
Lay tightly on baking paper.
5
Send to a preheated oven at 100 degrees. Cook with the lid slightly open for 2.5 hours, checking readiness periodically.
6
Crush the garlic with a chef's knife.
- Garlic: 5 piece
7
Add garlic to the jar.
- Garlic: 5 piece
8
Add cumin.
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
9
Pour with unrefined oil.
- Refined olive oil: 3 tablespoons
10
Add oregano next.
- Dried oregano: 1 tablespoon
11
Add marjoram.
- Dried marjoram: 1 tablespoon
12
Mix thoroughly.
13
Chop the chili pepper coarsely. Do not remove the seeds.
14
Send a part of the pepper into the oil.
15
Once the tomatoes are ready, turn off the oven and cool the tomatoes to room temperature.
16
Put part of the tomatoes in oil.
- Cherry tomatoes: 300 g
17
Add garlic again.
- Garlic: 5 piece
18
Add marjoram and oregano again.
- Dried marjoram: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: 1 tablespoon
19
Add unrefined oil.
- Refined olive oil: 3 tablespoons
20
Add garlic and mix.
- Garlic: 5 piece
21
Let it steep for about 5 hours before serving or using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
