Sun-dried tomatoes
A concentrated, chewy, low-moisture tomato preparation — the structural opposite of fresh tomato slices — valued for delivering intense tomato flavour without adding the water fresh tomato contributes.
- Salt
- moderate
- Fat
- moderate
- Sweetness
- moderate
- Acidity
- high
- Heat
- none
- Moisture
- low
- Umami
- high
- Cooking requirement
- raw ready to eat
Preparation
Oil-packed pieces are used directly and well-drained; dry-packed (non-oil) sun-dried tomatoes benefit from a brief rehydrating soak in warm water before topping
A concentrated, low-moisture ingredient, the structural opposite of fresh tomato slices — used sparingly and scattered rather than layered, since its flavour is far more intense per piece
Suitable to add after baking.
Cautions
- oil-packed pieces added without draining contribute extra surface oil on top of an already oily pizza
Pairs well with
- Fresh arugula (rocket)
Explicitly noted as a good balance for Sun-dried tomatoes. Best added fresh after baking, for brightness against Sun-dried tomatoes.
- Fresh basil
Explicitly noted as a good balance for Sun-dried tomatoes.
- Honey (post-bake drizzle)
Its sweetness balances Sun-dried tomatoes's savoury intensity. Best added fresh after baking, for brightness against Sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pineapple
Its sweetness balances Sun-dried tomatoes's savoury intensity.
- Fig
Its sweetness balances Sun-dried tomatoes's savoury intensity.
- Sliced banana
Its sweetness balances Sun-dried tomatoes's savoury intensity.