An opened tin of plum tomatoes

[Simpo Two]

2-3 days ago I opened a tin of plum tomatoes but forgot to use them.

Tonight I'm cooking one of the two most complex meals in my repertoire, namely grilled steak with saute potatoes (which apparently I do rather well), and entertaining a couple of neighbours.

I wondered if the plum tomatoes could be converted into some kind of tomatoey garnish/relish? I'd be interested to see what any recipe experts can come up with

[Balmoral Green]

Nah, bung em on some hot buttered toast right now, and be generous with the salt.

God, I really fancy that now, but I'm at work.

Edited by Balmoral Green on Saturday 13th March 10:31

[Jonny671]

Balmoral Green said:

Nah, bung em on some hot buttered toast right now, and be generous with the salt.

God, I really fancy that now, but I'm at work.

Edited by Balmoral Green on Saturday 13th March 10:31

Never heard of that before, doesn't sound too bad actually.

[missdiane]

Sounds nice,
with the relish, just fry off some onions, garlic and add some chopped fresh tomatoes, chop an add the plum toms into the pan, add salt pepper, balsamic vinegar, basil and sugar, simmer for a bit and you 'should' end up with nice tangy tomato sauce, boil a bit more if you want it thicker and stronger.
You can also add chilli for a kick
And it can be chilled if you want it more of a dip type sauce

Edited by missdiane on Saturday 13th March 11:20

[Balmoral Green]

Jonny671 said:

Never heard of that before, doesn't sound too bad actually.

Tinned plum tomatoes on hot buttered toast with a generous salting

[Simpo Two]

missdiane said:

with the relish, just fry off some onions, garlic and add some chopped fresh tomatoes, chop an add the plum toms into the pan, add salt pepper, balsamic vinegar, basil and sugar, simmer for a bit and you 'should' end up with nice tangy tomato sauce, boil a bit more if you want it thicker and stronger. You can also add chilli for a kick

Thanks very much for the recipe; unfortunately this is a bloke's kitchen so it means I'd have to buy:

onions
garlic
balsamic vinegar
basil

I have got three jars of Branston Pickle though...







Can you freeze plum tomatoes?

[OllieWinchester]

Why bother, they only cost >50p or so don't they?

[Mobile Chicane]

Simpo Two said:

missdiane said:

with the relish, just fry off some onions, garlic and add some chopped fresh tomatoes, chop an add the plum toms into the pan, add salt pepper, balsamic vinegar, basil and sugar, simmer for a bit and you 'should' end up with nice tangy tomato sauce, boil a bit more if you want it thicker and stronger. You can also add chilli for a kick

Thanks very much for the recipe; unfortunately this is a bloke's kitchen so it means I'd have to buy:

onions
garlic
balsamic vinegar
basil

I have got three jars of Branston Pickle though...







Can you freeze plum tomatoes?

Balsamic vinegar and basil are the icing on the cake.

If you've got a bottle of olive oil and a bulb of garlic, missdiane's instructions will work fine. Try it.

At this time of year, take the green shoot out of the garlic before you use it.

[Simpo Two]

Mobile Chicane said:

If you've got a bottle of olive oil and a bulb of garlic, missdiane's instructions will work fine. Try it.

If had some olive oil I could do it, if I had some garlic.

Well it went something like this:

Strain the plum tomatoes through a sieve, remove the skin and place the pulp in a saucepan.
Add a teaspoon of sugar, a generous dash of Worcester Sause and stir.
Place the pan on a low heat and add a dibble of English mustard and a sprinkle of dried thyme.
Stir until bubbling.
Finally, sprinkle in some Bisto and stir to the desired consistency.
Smell it and throw it away.


At least I feel it wasn't wasted

[Mobile Chicane]

Less is more. If you'd stuck to the Worc' sauce and sugar you'd have been fine.

[Simpo Two]

I think you're right.

As it was the steak went down very well with a mixed salad and a good red wine

[mybrainhurts]

Simpo Two said:

2-3 days ago I opened a tin of plum tomatoes but forgot to use them

Checked your fly lately...?