Tomatoes with Herbs and Garlic in Tomato Brine

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather the ingredients for this delicious tomato appetizer, which goes great with grilled meats and all sorts of sides.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse 400 grams of herbs—everything you need for the appetizer.

3. Step 3:

   

   Finely chop 100 g of dill, 100 g of cilantro, 100 g of parsley, and 100 g of green onion, and put them in a suitable bowl.

4. Step 4:

   

   Add one tablespoon of sugar to the bowl of chopped herbs.

5. Step 5:

   

   Add a tablespoon of salt to the bowl of chopped herbs.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add ground red pepper to the herbs, to taste.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add ground black pepper to the bowl of herbs, to taste.

8. Step 8:

   

   Mix the chopped herbs together well with all the seasonings.

9. Step 9:

   

   Cut two kilograms of ripe, medium-sized tomatoes in half and remove the stem ends.

10. Step 10:

    

    Arrange the cut tomatoes in an even layer in a suitable bowl.

11. Step 11:

    

    Scatter a generous layer of the herb mixture over the tomatoes.

12. Step 12:

    

    Add another layer of cut tomatoes on top of the herbs, then cover them with one more layer of herbs.

13. Step 13:

    

    Pour 400 ml of cold boiled water into a measuring cup, then add 500 ml of tomato purée.

14. Step 14:

    

    Mix the water and tomato purée (or juice) together well.

15. Step 15:

    

    Pour the tomato liquid over the tomatoes with herbs and garlic.

16. Step 16:

    

    Make sure the tomatoes and herbs are completely covered by the tomato liquid.

17. Step 17:

    

    Cover the bowl with the prepared tomato appetizer and refrigerate it for two to three days.

18. Step 18:

    

    Let's cook together—simple, delicious homemade dishes from everyday ingredients! Enjoy your meal, everyone!