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Tomato Water

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If you can chop tomatoes, you can make tomato water. The rose-colored liquid that releases from the cut fruit tastes like a super-concentrated, drinkable version of ripe tomatoes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes (about 3)
2 chopped medium shallots
2 sliced garlic cloves
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth; set over a large bowl. Pulse 1 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes(about 3), 2 chopped medium shallots, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

    Step 2

    Transfer mixture to prepared sieve. Cover and chill at least 12 hours. (Do not stir or press on solids, or tomato water will be cloudy). Discard solids; cover tomato water and chill. Makes about 2 cups.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Tomato water can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

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