Cooking lightly salted tomatoes is an original Russian activity.
Our great-grandmothers passed on their knowledge to our grandmothers, and those to our mothers. From generation to generation, housewives pass on the secrets of successful salting to their heirs.
Each housewife has her own way. If you put two housewives in the kitchen and give them the task of pickling tomatoes, it is possible that they will fight.
Divergent opinions regarding the implementation of each manipulation are natural. How many people - so many opinions.
In addition to the minor details of the pickling process, there are several different cooking methods. There is a summer option when the salting process is easier.
There is no need to boil huge jars and make large amounts of brine. For preparation, an ordinary bag is used.
Do you want to get lightly salted tomatoes in the shortest possible time? This recipe will suit you. Use it when you need to prepare a snack for a picnic or unexpected guests.
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The main advantage of this delicacy is its ease of preparation. If you want a richer taste, add bay leaf to the bag and leave for 4 days.
Interesting fact! Lightly salted cucumbers are also prepared using the same recipe. They are cut into quarters lengthwise and closed in a bag with the same ingredients.
A couple of days is enough - and an excellent delicacy with a pronounced garlic taste will appear on your table.
The recipe for pickling in a pan with garlic differs from the previous method in all respects:
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Important! The brine must be cooled. Hot liquid will cause the tomato skin to rupture.
And you still can’t put hot food in the refrigerator. First, make the brine, and while it cools, prepare the tomatoes.
Tomatoes can be eaten two days after cooking. You can leave them for the winter, rolling them up with an iron lid.
Important! The lid also needs to be sterilized!
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The jar can be closed with a lid or rolled up if you want to preserve the delicacy for the winter. If you roll up a jar, be sure to turn it upside down and wrap it up.
If one of the jars explodes, it means that you did not sterilize the jar properly or did not wash the tomatoes well enough.
Lightly salted tomatoes are an excellent product for those who want to lose extra pounds.
Their calorie content is 26.2 kcal per 100 grams.
Also, tomatoes are incredibly beneficial for the body. If you cook them in a bag, all the beneficial properties will be preserved, since there is no contact of the product with hot water.
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There are many different recipes for preparing lightly salted tomatoes. They have become part of traditional Russian cuisine.
They are most often eaten in winter, when fresh tomatoes become unavailable. A can of tomatoes is a great help for small gatherings at work. It is customary to give them to friends and relatives.
Tomato brine has a special taste. It is drunk to relieve symptoms of hangover and overeating. Brine makes your stomach work.
You should not get carried away with it before bed, since salty foods delay the removal of fluid from the body. In the morning you may notice slight swelling.
Cook tomatoes any way you like. It's tasty and healthy!
Quick pickling of delicious tomatoes in a bag, the best recipe for the winter
What to do when there are a lot of tomatoes, but there is absolutely no time to carefully preserve them? Don't leave the product
It should be noted that you can take different varieties of tomatoes for pickling, since only the time in their preparation will differ. For red and brown tomatoes, 2 days in the bag will be enough, and green and pink tomatoes need 3-4 days. So, prepare your package and get started:
1. First, wash all the tomatoes and remove the stems. Many argue that it is even better to cut off the tomato cap completely, which will allow the tomato to salt faster and release juice. But, to fuss less, you can simply make 5-6 small holes in the tomato using an ordinary needle or even a toothpick. Such tomatoes, by the way, will have a better chance of “surviving” in the bag (and will not become premature tomato juice).
2. All the tomatoes can now be put into the bag, and then you should start with the greens. The pepper is cleaned and also added to the bag. It can be cut into 4-6 pieces. The greens need to be chopped very finely, but the garlic, on the contrary, should be left in fairly large pieces (3-4 parts from a clove). All the crushed ingredients also go into the bag, followed by salt and sugar.
3. It takes very little time to cut and process everything.
How nice it is to open a jar of pickled or salted tomatoes in winter! But winter is still a long way off, but I want to pamper myself now - the tomatoes are gone, and I’m already tired of eating them only in salads, to be honest.
But our housewives sometimes amaze us with their ingenuity - they have adapted to making lightly salted instant tomatoes in a bag. Personally, I know two whole recipes, and I suggest you - use them for your health!
Without unnecessary hassles and a minimum of wasted time, you will have a delicious spicy appetizer and an original addition to the main dish. This pickling option is “cold” and actually quick: you don’t need to sterilize jars, put tomatoes in them, and perform a lot of other actions. All you need is tomatoes, a few spices and a simple bag.
Recipe No. 1.
We will need:
Tomatoes - 1 kg.
Garlic - 1 pc. medium size.
Salt - a tablespoon.
Sugar - a teaspoon.
Dill.
How to make instant lightly salted tomatoes in a bag according to this recipe:
Select tomatoes of the same size, wash and put in a bag. Chop the garlic, chop the dill finely (I like it smaller, it seems to me that it turns out more fragrant, and you can even add a whole sprig).
Add spices to the bag with tomatoes, add salt and don’t forget about sugar.
Shake the bag thoroughly, turn it over several times so that all the ingredients are distributed evenly over the tomatoes, then place the bag in another bag, having first tied the first one.
There is no need to place the bag in the refrigerator; leave it at room temperature. Lightly salted quick tomatoes will be ready in a couple of days - it will make a great snack!
Using this simple recipe, you can pickle unripe, green tomatoes, but their preparation time is twice as long; they will be ready in 4 days.
You can determine the amount of garlic and dill yourself, I gave 1 head of garlic in the recipe, which, to be honest, is a bit much for everyone. So see for yourself. You can also add a little parsley or horseradish root to the bag, and then the tomatoes will taste sharper.
Recipe No. 2.
More suitable for a holiday snack.
We will need: tomatoes, salt, garlic and dill.
How to make quick lightly salted tomatoes in a bag:
Cut the caps off the tomatoes (from the stem side). Season with salt and place on a plate. Add finely chopped herbs and garlic.
Cover the tomatoes with the cut-off lid and place in a bag together with the plate, or cover with cling film on top to prevent air from getting under it.
If you wish, you can add ground red pepper or chili pepper to the tomatoes if you like it spicier.
The only drawback of tomatoes cooked in a bag according to both quick recipes is that they do not last long, even if they are stored in the refrigerator, it is advisable to eat them quickly.
CLICK TIPS FOR PREPARING QUICK LIGHTLY SALTED TOMATOES IN A BAG:
Choose tomatoes of the same size, so they will be salted at the same time.
Tomatoes for pickling should be ripe, but not overripe; too soft or very hard will not work.
You should not salt a lot of tomatoes in one bag at once; they will not be salted evenly. Some will be more salty, some less, even if you give them a good shake.
Tomatoes will be salted faster if you make a small cross-shaped cut at the stem.
If you are afraid that there are too many nitrates in the tomatoes (and this is quite possible if the tomatoes are purchased and not your own, homemade), then pierce each one with a toothpick at the stem and put it in cold water for half an hour. Everything bad will go away.
Delicious pickles will not leave anyone indifferent, bon appetit, friends! And, as always, a small request: if you know more recipes for lightly salted tomatoes in an instant package, then don’t skimp - tell us in the comments, okay? I wish you good health and look forward to your visit.
I admit, I don’t always have the time or desire to tinker in the kitchen for a long time. But you still want to pamper your family with something delicious. Therefore, I simply adore recipes that take a minimum of time and effort from housewives. For example, lightly salted tomatoes in a bag - a quick recipe, in 5 minutes you prepare everything, fold it - and then the dish prepares itself! And we can do other things or just relax.
To be fair, it should be noted that the tomatoes will not be pickled in 5 minutes - this is the time to prepare all the ingredients and put them in the bag. But that’s already good, right? And the tomatoes, depending on their size, can be eaten in an hour or two. If you have patience and wait a day, they will turn out saltier and more vigorous. In short, the choice is yours. So, let's get down to business!
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Is it possible to pickle unripe tomatoes or, say, completely green ones in a bag? Or make them spicier, with pepper? Of course you can! I bring to your attention another recipe that is suitable for both ripe and unripe tomatoes. In addition, it is enriched with bell pepper, which means it contains more vitamins and minerals.
By the way, about vitamins. With this method of preparation, they are preserved in vegetables to the maximum, because we do not heat the tomatoes. And much less salt and sugar is used than in winter packs. Therefore, if you want something salty, it’s better to whip up these tomatoes in a bag. Both tasty and healthy!
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What’s especially captivating is that the recipe for lightly salted tomatoes in a bag is quick; in 5 minutes you can easily prepare all the ingredients, but others may well get the impression that you prepared the tomatoes for a long time and diligently. They turn out so tasty and beautiful! Your reputation as an excellent hostess is guaranteed. Bon appetit! And see you soon!