Stratto - extract of Sicilian tomatoes by Pianogrillo
Add instant tomato flavor to any dish
Laurel leaves, olive oil and sea salt are added to the fresh tomatoes
Original Sicilian recipe
Glass jar of 330 gr - 11.6 oz
This is Pianogrillo's powerful tomato concentrate. It has the deep aroma of a sauce that's been slowly cooking for hours. It has a dense, creamy texture and the superb taste of tomatoes dried in the Sicilian sun - a lightly salty, sweet flavor with a powerful umami punch that wakes up your taste buds. Add a small amount to sauces, or spread over roasted meat or meatloaf, or anywhere else you'd like to dial up the tomato flavor! This Estratto di Pomodori is made by Lorenzo Piccione in Chiaramonte Gulfi in the province of Ragusa in southeast Sicilia. Tomato extract, or "u strattu," is a long Sicilian tradition from long before the days of convenience foods; women would crush tomatoes and spread them on large boards to dry out in the sun for three or four days. Lorenzo follows the recipe passed down by his family, adding only laurel leaves, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt to the fresh tomatoes, and allowing the strong Sicilian sun to turn them into a delicious kitchen staple. Lorenzo is an artist, concert pianist, farmer, winemaker and most importantly, a dedicated olive oil producer. Lorenzo has transformed his historic property into a modern farm, where he preserves the flavors and traditions handed down in his family through generations. In addition to his unique Estratto, Lorenzo produces outstanding Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil, and Salsa Pianogrillo, a superb salsa pronta.