SLOW-ROASTED UMAMI TOMATOES

Описание: Low and slow is the way to go!

These tomatoes were made famous by @ramenjunkie the famous ramen chef. Tomatoes are not typically a ramen topping, but they were a creative addition to a traditional Japanese dish.

Tomatoes are a potent source of umami, and slow roasting reduces the water content, concentrates their natural flavours, making them sweeter and more intense. Since tomatoes are naturally rich in glutamates (compound in umami), slow roasting breaks down cell walls, releasing more glutamates and enhances the umami experience. SO GOOD!!

I went with Roma tomatoes because they have more flesh, less seeds. And used enough to fill an entire 1/4 sheet pan. I like to prepare them a bit thicker, for some a bigger bite. The thinner you slice them, the more concentrated they will become. Play around with thicknesses for preference!

Recipe inspired by Chef Ivan Orkin

Ingredients:

-Roma Tomatoes (top and bottoms removed, and split in half)
-salt
-pepper
-extra virgin olive oil

Method:
-preheat oven to 230 deg F (convection recommended)
-season tomatoes with salt and pepper and olive oil
-align tomatoes seed side up! (the middle of the tomato - they will dehydrate faster this way)
-roast for 3 hours

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