INGREDIENTS

• small oval tomatoes
• coarse salt
• olive oil
• oregano, thyme, garlic (optional)

METHOD

1. Wash the tomatoes and cut them in the middle.
2. Spread them in a wide pan and sprinkle coarse salt on the top .
3. Cover with tulle and leave them in the sun for about 5-6 days (they do not have to dry completely but they must have some flesh).
4. Clean with your hands the superfluous salt (if they have) and place them in a glass jar.
5. Fill with olive oil and herbs (if you want).
6. Close the jar well and keep it in the refrigerator.

TIP: You can use them when you are cooking, whole or cut into pieces. They give a special flavor to the food!