Pomodori secchi sott'olio
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Pomodori secchi sott'olio: Puglia and Sicily's sun-dried tomatoes in oil with garlic and capers
In August, in Puglia and Sicily, halved tomatoes are laid salted on wooden boards and dried in the sun on rooftops for days, then softened in vinegar and packed in oil with garlic, oregano and capers. They are eaten through the winter on bread, in pasta or in salads. This recipe starts from shop-bought dried tomatoes. Chef's tip: dip the tomatoes in hot vinegar and water before packing; it softens them, adds a tang and makes them safer to keep in oil.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz sun-dried tomatoesdry, not in oil
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlicsliced
- 1 tbsp capersrinsed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch chilli flakesopt
- 1 ¼ cups extra virgin olive oilto cover
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar and 1 cup water to the boil. Add 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until soft and plump.
4 minStep 2: Drain and lay them on a clean tea towel to dry for 2 hours, patting well.
Step 3: Pack in a clean sterilised jar in layers with 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp capers, 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 pinch chilli flakes, if using, pressing down well.
Step 4: Pour in 1 ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil to cover by 1 cm. Common mistake: leaving tomatoes above the oil; they go mouldy.
Step 5: Close and keep in the fridge. Eat within 2 weeks, using a clean fork each time.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 140 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does pomodori secchi sott'olio take?
- About 25 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 10 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of sun-dried tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of white wine vinegar?
- Cider vinegar or rice vinegar, same amount.
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