I'm looking for a substitute for sun dried tomatoes. Tomatoes are a nightshade. They can make my aggravate my arthritis. I have found that small amounts of raw tomato with no seeds or gel, doesn't seem to be a problem. Very small amounts of cooked tomato are also not a problem, when I'm not eating other nightshades.
Sundried tomatoes are an ingredient in a lot of recipes. I'm wondering what sorts of things might work as a substitute. In some cases, I think dried apricot might work. It won't have the umami or the colour, but it would add flavour and a similar texture. I don't often like sweet with my savoury, so prunes would be of limited use. I can usually add something else for umami, like fish sauce or parm.
Any suggestions?
Another question, does anyone know if sundried tomatoes are usually dried without the seeds? I find that sundried cherry tomatoes are usually dried with the seeds.
Sundried tomatoes are an ingredient in a lot of recipes. I'm wondering what sorts of things might work as a substitute. In some cases, I think dried apricot might work. It won't have the umami or the colour, but it would add flavour and a similar texture. I don't often like sweet with my savoury, so prunes would be of limited use. I can usually add something else for umami, like fish sauce or parm.
Any suggestions?
Another question, does anyone know if sundried tomatoes are usually dried without the seeds? I find that sundried cherry tomatoes are usually dried with the seeds.