Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Mince

A rich, sun-dried tomato paste from Sicily, minced by hand and preserved in oil. This is a deeply savoury paste from the Vittoria Plain in the province of Ragusa, traditionally made with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and olive oil. Use it to bring instant intensity to pasta, toast or soups. This is my version of capuliato, a condiment rooted in southern Sicily, where sun-dried tomatoes were once pounded by hand and stored in jars for winter. I use a mix of herbs, a little chilli a