Discover five recipes that show how tomato powder can add flavour to everyday meals. The collection is part of the Bamerne tomato project, which explores how drying tomatoes can make better use of the local harvest.
The recipe collection is also available in Arabic, Sorani and Bahdini (Kurmanji).
Tomato Sauce (makes about 250 ml)
Ingredients: 40 g tomato powder, 180–220 ml warm water, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, salt, pepper and oregano.
Method: Mix the tomato powder with the warm water. Briefly sauté the garlic in the olive oil, add the tomato mixture and simmer for 5–10 minutes. Season to taste.
Tomato Rice (serves 4)
Ingredients: 300 g rice, 20 g tomato powder, 1 onion, 2 tbsp oil, 500–600 ml water or stock, salt and seasonings to taste.
Method: Sauté the chopped onion in the oil. Stir in the rice and tomato powder, then add the water or stock. Cook according to the directions for your type of rice.
Tomato Soup (serves 4)
Ingredients: 60 g tomato powder, 800 ml water or vegetable stock, 1 onion, 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper and optional cream.
Method: Sauté the chopped onion in the oil. Mix the tomato powder with some of the water or stock, then add it to the pan with the rest of the liquid. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Thin with a little more water if needed and finish with cream if you like.
Tomato Seasoning for Chicken and Kebab (makes 100 g)
Ingredients: 40 g tomato powder, 20 g paprika, 15 g garlic powder, 10 g onion powder, 5 g ground cumin, 5 g ground black pepper and 5 g salt.
Method: Mix all the ingredients. Use about 10–15 g of seasoning per kilogram of chicken or meat, together with a little oil. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, then cook thoroughly.
Tomato Dip (makes one small bowl)
Ingredients: 25 g tomato powder, 75–100 ml warm water, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp ground cumin, a pinch of chilli and a pinch of salt.
Method: Mix the tomato powder with the warm water and let it stand for a few minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and serve fresh.
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