Chef Kirk Haworth shares vegan tomato recipes for peak season
UKPulse Consumer Desk
Chef Kirk Haworth has provided three new vegan tomato recipes, including a tarte tatin, a barbecue broth, and a grilled peach and almond 'ricotta' salad, as August marks peak tomato season.
- August is identified as peak tomato season.
- Chef Kirk Haworth has released three vegan tomato recipes: a tomato tarte tatin, a barbecue tomato broth, and a grilled peach, tomato, almond 'ricotta' and roast almond salad.
- Tomatoes should not be stored in the fridge as it affects their cell structure and flavour.
Chef Kirk Haworth, owner of Plates in London EC1, has shared three new vegan tomato recipes as August marks the peak season for tomatoes. The recipes include a tomato tarte tatin, a barbecue tomato broth, and a grilled peach, tomato, almond 'ricotta' and roast almond salad.
Tomatoes are described as a versatile fruit with high glutamate levels that increase as they ripen, providing an umami flavour. The recipes highlight various uses for tomatoes, from raw to slow-cooked.
A key recommendation given is to never store tomatoes in the fridge, as the cold temperature can break down their cell structure and negatively impact their flavour.
What this means for you: You are advised not to store tomatoes in the fridge to preserve their flavour and cell structure.