Joan’s Tomato Compote

Compota de Tomates

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    2 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Anya von Bremzen

Published 2005

  • About

A vibrant sauce from the reddest ripe tomatoes perfectly complements the other vegetables in a tumbet.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1

Method

Heat the olive oil in a deep, medium-size skillet over low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until they release their liquid, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, sugar, and vinegar and season with salt to taste. Cook the compote until the tomatoes are s