Grilled corn with dabu-dabu and crispy tempeh
Sweet, lightly smoky corn gets a fresh, spicy topping of tomato, shallot and lime. Thin slices of crispy tempeh add savory flavor and a satisfying contrast.
Tomatoes can be juicy and fresh, soften into a sauce or develop deep, roasted flavors. This collection has ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and side dishes: from menemen and chilaquiles to romesco and tomatoes with miso. Choose firm tomatoes for salads and ripe, juicy ones when you want to cook them down. That way, the preparation suits what the tomatoes have to offer.
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Sweet, lightly smoky corn gets a fresh, spicy topping of tomato, shallot and lime. Thin slices of crispy tempeh add savory flavor and a satisfying contrast.
Ripe tomatoes are briefly poached in a light kombu-katsuobushi dashi and served lukewarm or chilled. Rice vinegar and soy sauce keep the flavor fresh; toasted sesame seeds and shiso add texture and a herbal note to every bite.
In this Provençal vegetable stew, the aubergine, courgette, pepper and tomato are browned separately first. Then they simmer gently together: this keeps each vegetable’s flavour distinct and stops the dish from becoming watery.
Pasta alla Norma brings Sicilian flavors together in a simple dish: tomato sauce with garlic, golden-fried eggplant, basil, and salty ricotta salata. Fry the eggplant separately so it browns and remains a firm contrast to the sauce.