¿Qué es Tomato Paste?
A thick, concentrated paste made from cooked and strained tomatoes, used to deepen flavor and thicken sauces.
"The secret weapon for concentrated umami and robust depth in sauces and braises."
¿A qué sabe Tomato Paste?
Concentrated Umami, Sweet, Tangy, Intense Tomato
- Taste
- Intense Umami, Sweet, Tangy
- Texture
- Thick, Smooth, Concentrated
- Aroma
- Deep Tomato, Earthy
- Acidity
- Medium-High
Technical Metrics
Browning Benefit
Blooming" or cooking paste briefly enhances flavor and sweetness."
Flavor Concentration
Equivalent to many fresh tomatoes, imparting deep umami.
Storage Tip
Freeze unused paste in tablespoon portions for future use.
Información Nutricional
Per 1 tbsp (18g)El Secreto del Chef
Always sauté tomato paste in oil for a few minutes before adding liquid; this deepens its flavor and sweetness.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Tomato Paste
El mejor sustituto para Tomato Paste es Tomato Sauce (reduced), usado en una proporción de 2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste. Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato Sauce (reduced) Mejor | 2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste | Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity. |
| Canned Crushed Tomatoes | 3 tbsp:1 tbsp paste | More liquid, less concentrated, suitable for sauces requiring more volume. |
| Ketchup | 1 tbsp:1 tbsp paste | Contains sugar and vinegar, alters flavor profile, use sparingly. |
| Sun-dried Tomatoes (rehydrated) | 1:1 (chopped) | Adds intense, sweet-tart tomato flavor, different texture. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Tomato Paste
- Available in cans or tubes.
- Tubes offer better preservation for small portions.
- Refrigerate after opening.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Tomato Paste?
- Garlic
- Onions
- Herbs (Basil
- Oregano)
- Meat
- Pasta
- Vegetables
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Tomato Paste?
Concentrated Umami, Sweet, Tangy, Intense Tomato Deep Tomato, Earthy
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Tomato Paste?
El mejor sustituto es Tomato Sauce (reduced) (2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste). Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Tomato Paste?
Available in cans or tubes. Tubes offer better preservation for small portions. Refrigerate after opening.