{"product_id":"stekovics-ofenparadeiser","title":"Oven-roasted tomatoes","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eOven-dried tomatoes by Erich Stekovics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003eOven-dried tomatoes by Erich Stekovics are fully ripened heirloom tomatoes, quartered and dried in the oven at a mild temperature until their juices have thickened. They remain succulent rather than brittle, possessing an aroma that the fresh fruit only develops during the drying process.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOven-dried tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are tomatoes dried in oil by Erich Stekovics, whose fields are located on Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. In the 250-gram jar, the quarters rest in rapeseed oil seasoned with garlic, sea salt, and herbs. Whether on bread, in the pan, or over pasta, the jar empties quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcentrated fruit with garlic and herbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quarters remain fleshy and supple, releasing their thickened juice only once chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the fresh tomato loses in water, it gains in depth: sweetness and acidity move closer together, complemented by a dark, almost savory note that only develops in the oven. The garlic provides a mild undertone as it steeps in the oil rather than frying, and the herbs give the whole a Mediterranean character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single quarter on a slice of white bread already tastes like the south, with the sweetness up front and the salt right behind it. A few pieces are enough to set the direction for a pan of vegetables. Those who add them, along with their oil, to warm pasta will find the sauce is already taken care of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDried tomatoes for pasta, pizza, and bread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErich Stekovics' oven-dried tomatoes have their strongest showing when there is little time for a long-cooked sauce, such as over pasta on a weekday evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn pizza, they withstand the heat without overcooking, and when paired with mozzarella and burrata, they provide the seasoning that the mild cheese craves. On toasted bread with a little oil underneath, they make a bruschetta that requires only a single ingredient. Folded into a lentil salad, they also impart a Mediterranean flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey stand just as well on a board alongside spicy mountain cheese and a glass of red wine as they do next to olives and ham on an antipasti platter. Remove the pieces with a clean fork and ensure the rest remain covered by the oil, and the opened jar will last for many weeks in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the heat must remain low\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are dried at a mild temperature over several hours, as sugar burns quickly, and a tomato dried at too high a heat will taste bitter instead of sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit must be fully ripe when it enters the oven, because sweetness cannot be recovered during the drying process. That is why only those fruits that have ripened on the vine and feel heavy in the hand are used at Stekovics. Heirloom varieties have thinner skins and more seeds, but they provide a fruit flesh that retains plenty of aroma during drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapeseed oil instead of olive oil is a decision in favor of the tomato, as the local oil remains restrained in flavor, leaving the fruit in the spotlight. They are grown in the open fields of the Seewinkel, that flat, sun-drenched plain east of Lake Neusiedl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oil in the jar is the second prize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the last quarters are gone, a red, flavorful oil remains that you can stir into a dressing or drizzle over a warm salad. Further jars from the Stekovics tomato garden can be found under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/stekovics-paradeiser\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/stekovics-paradeisertatar\"\u003etomato tartare\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/stekovics-passierte-tomaten\"\u003estrained tomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents 250 g – Drained weight 180 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erich Stekovics","offers":[{"title":"250 g \/ 180 g","offer_id":53071163621710,"sku":"042STE0021","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/stekovics-ofenparadeiser.jpg?v=1750978635","url":"https:\/\/norgutes.com\/en\/products\/stekovics-ofenparadeiser","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}