Homemade Tomato Flake Spice Mix Recipe

Harness the full flavor of fresh tomatoes in this delectable Tomato Flake Spice Mix. Made with pure tomato peels and seeds, this mix is your secret ingredient to culinary perfection.

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Tomato Flake Spice Mix

TOMATO FLAKE SPICE MIX

Captured here is the rich, sun-dried essence of tomatoes transformed into a versatile spice mix. Its vibrant hue and intense flavor profile make it a standout addition to any dish, reminding us of summer’s bounty all year round.

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Serves:

300 ml jar

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Time to Prepare:

1 hour

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Time to cook or cure:

24 hour

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Serves:

Dehydration

servings

Serves:

1 jar 300 ml

breadboard

Time to Prepare:

1 hour

hour glass

Time to cook or cure:

24 hours

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Skills:

Dehydration

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Ingredients

For the Spice Mix

  • Peel and seeds from 10 kg of tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

Tools

 

  • Passevite or passata machine
  • Dehydrator
  • Wax paper
  • Spatula or spoon (for flattening)
  • Blender

Useful guidelines

The thinner the better

When you spread out the seed and peel, make sure you spread it out as fine as you can. This will shorten teh dehydration process greatly.

Directions

Simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Separate the peel and seeds from the pulp using either a passevite (blend the tomatoes whole and then pass through a sieve) or a passata machine.

Step 2: Allow the seeds and peel to drain for a few hours.

Step 3: Spread out the mix onto dehydrator trays and flatten them. Then score the mixture to increase the surface area, ensuring proper drying.

Step 4: Dehydrate until they are completely dry and crisp at 60°C (140°F). This can take anywhere from 8 to 24 hours.

Step 5: Break the dried mix into smaller pieces and blend them in a high-speed blender until you achieve a coarse powder. Then add the dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Storage: Store in a glass container in a dark place for up to 1 year.

Storage

Store in a glass container in a dark place for up to 1 year.

PRO TIP:

Sprinkle this on top of your foccacia, pizza or use it as a flavor intensifier in a salad dressing!

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