Sun-Dried Tomato

Sun-dried tomatoes are a preserved food made by cutting ripe tomatoes into 2 halves, salting them, and drying them in the sun. Drying concentrates the tomatoes’ flavor. Dried tomatoes packed in olive oil are kept in the refrigerator, and used within 4 days if garlic or herbs are added; they can also be softened in water before being used in dishes.

Where It’s Used

“Soften the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water, then chop them for an olive oil appetizer.”