Dried tomatoes in oil 180g

Tomato processing has been, since time immemorial, a real ritual that is repeated every summer identical to that of the past. It is an ancient tradition carried on by peasants with dedication, with a conservation technique that allows us, even today, to enjoy the best fruits of the earth throughout the year. Dried tomatoes are among the most common and prepared preserves in Sicily. They have been made since ancient times, even if the technique has remained more or less unchanged. It is also an inevitable dish also in the culinary tradition, a true symbol of Sicilian gastronomy. The salt intensifies the organoleptic qualities inherent in these products with a unique flavor and aroma, of a fresh and genuine product. Drying or drying consists in eliminating liquids from food by subjecting them to a source of heat. This procedure, used since ancient times, consists in exposing food to the sun or to the air; it is a technique that allows you to keep food for a long time without excessively altering the nutritional properties. They are ideal in an aperitif and / or Mediterranean appetizer, accompanied by crunchy homemade bread or with the famous hot hot cunzatu bread, local cheeses and cold cuts. Also ideal for making bruschetta. Dried tomatoes are also excellent as a side dish or as a topping for pizzas and sandwiches, to flavor second courses based on white meat and fish and vegetable and legume dishes.