Displaying items by tag: tomatoes

    Wednesday, 22 January 2014 22:05

    Tomatoes at Borough Market

    I found a lot of cheese, cured meat and bread at Borough Market. I also found tomatoes.  I don't usually bother much with tomatoes in the winter, but these were just too tempting...

    Published in Markets
    Wednesday, 13 March 2013 22:01

    Chakalaka (sunshine food and don't we need it?)

    Chakalaka is a traditional South African recipe for a fiery tomato relish. You can eat it with almost anything and either hot or cold. It is thought to originate in Jo'burg and ask anyone for a recipe and you will never hear the same ingredients twice.  Baked beans are often added.  Try it and see!
     
     
    1 large onion, finely diced.
    6 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped
    2 green peppers, finely diced
    4 large carrots, peeled and grated
    2 tsp curry powder
    2 small hot chillies, finely diced
    a couple of splashes of peri peri sauce to taste
    pinch of salt
    150ml vegetable oil.
     

    Method: 

    Heat the oil in a pan then add the onions and green peppers. Fry until soft before adding the carrots, tomatoes and chillies.

    Mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 1 minute (stirring occasionally). Towards the end of the cooking time use a broad spoon to squash the ingredients against the side of the pan so that the mixture becomes smooth.

    Add all the remaining ingredients and cook for a further 15 minutes.

    Published in Jam and chutney
    Saturday, 06 October 2012 14:00

    Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

    A delicious treat and the perfect way to use up those unripe tomatoes.  Vegetarian too!

    Ingredients:

    • 4 to 6 green tomatoes
    • salt and pepper
    • beaten egg
    • cornmeal
    • vegetable oil for frying

    Preparation:

    Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 - 1/2-inch slices. Salt and pepper them to taste. Dip in the beaten egg and then the corn meal. Fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes or until golden on bottom. Gently turn and fry the other side. Serve as a side dish - delicious with breakfast!

    Published in Home Made