Tomato ketchup has got a little bit of a reputation for being unhealthy. I guess that is due to the refined sugar and that additives.
What if I told you that you can make your own posh tomato ketchup in 5 minutes. Not only is it healthy and delicious, but it’s very easy to make. I am using healthy incredients and a hint of coconut sugar to sweeten.
The key ingredient in making posh tomato ketchup however, is passata.
What is passata?
Passata has different names depending on what country you live in. In the USA for example it might be called strained tomatoes, seived tomatoe or tomato puree.
Passata refers to a pureed tomato sauce made from strained or seived tomatoes. It is a thick, but pouring consistency. Think silky smoothie texture or pasta sauce thickness. It is usually made from uncooked tomatoes.
Full article here: What is passata?
Top tips on making the best homemade tomato ketchup
It’s easier than you might think.
All you need is a saucepan, a spoon and a stove. And a few simple ingredients.
Simply put all the ingredients into the pan at the same time. Bring the contents to the boil and allow to simmer for a few short minutes. It’s as easy as that to make your own tomato ketchup at home.
How to store this homemade posh tomato ketchup?
You can keep it in a jar for a couple of weeks in the fridge.
Alternatively freeze it in small portions and take it out ahead of time whenever you know that you might need it.
It’s also super easy to make on the spur of the moment as it only takes 5 minutes to cook. It can be served both hot and cold.
What to serve it with?
This posh ketchup works a real treat with homemade bake potato wedges, raw-slaw salad, homemade plant-based burgers.
Either dollop it on top of your potato wedges and burgers or put it in a neat mini side bowl for dipping.
Posh Tomato Ketchup Recipe - homemade
A healthy, homemade posh tomato ketchup recipe. With warming spices and coconut sugar to sweeten.
Ingredients
- 150ml (⅔ cup) passata
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (or granules)
- ½ cinnamon
- ½ smoked paprika
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a saucepan.
- Mix everything in until it's all evenly combined as you bring the contents of the pan to the boil.
- Once it starts to bubble, turn down to a medium simmer.
- Simmer for a few minutes.
- Your homemade tomato ketchup is now ready.
- Serve hot or cold.
- Store in a jar for a couple of weeks in the fridge. Or alternatively freeze into portions.
- Let me know if you make this and how you get on.
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