Bountiful in Umami Taste - Semi-Dried Tomatoes

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   Preheat the oven to 140C.

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   Preheat to 120C if you are using a convection oven.

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   Cut the tomatoes into 4 or 6 pieces.

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   They take longer to dry if they are large.

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   Line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper, and line up the tomatoes.

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   Sprinkle on some salt and put them in the oven.

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   Check it in about one and a half hours.

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   If the edges of the tomatoes have started to brown, they are almost done.

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   Check them occasionally and take them out of the oven at your preferred dryness.

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    Cool them off and top them on a cracker with cheese and pickles.

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    Or on a thinly sliced baguette with ricotta cheese.

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    If you want to preserve them, place them in a sterilized jar, pour in some extra virgin olive oil, and mix in dried oregano or herb mix.

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    Store it in the refrigerator.

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    The olive oil may become solid, but it will return to liquid when you bring it to room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.