Homemade ketchup is a delicious home-cooked condiment, and here's a simple recipe to help you make a delicious ketchup:
Material:
Fresh ripe tomatoes (about 2 kg).
Onion (1 pc., chopped)
Garlic (2-3 cloves, chopped)
Red pepper (1 piece, seeded and chopped, can be increased or decreased according to taste).
Olive oil (to taste).
Tomato paste or tomato paste concentrate (1 4 cups).
Sugar (2-3 tablespoons, adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper (to taste).
Steps:
Preparation: Wash and cut the tomatoes into small pieces for later use.
Sauté seasoning: Heat the olive oil in a wok and add the onion, garlic and red pepper and sauté over low heat until fragrant and the onion is soft and transparent.
Add the tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the sautéed seasoning and stir-fry well.
Slow-simmer tomatoes: Once the tomatoes are boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes until the tomatoes are completely softened. Stir constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom.
Stir and season: Whip the boiled tomatoes with a blender to form a thick paste. After that, add the tomato paste or tomato paste concentrate, sugar, salt and pepper and continue to stir well.
Continue to simmer: Continue to bring the well-stirred tomato paste to a boil over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until it reaches the desired thickness.
Cooling and storage: Cool the ketchup slightly after turning off the heat, pour it into a clean glass bottle and keep it refrigerated. Homemade ketchup generally lasts in the refrigerator for about 1-2 weeks.
Tips & Tricks:
Spices such as rosemary, thyme, etc., can be added according to personal taste.
The amount of seasoning can be adjusted according to individual taste and the acidity of the tomatoes, increasing or decreasing the amount of sugar and salt.
When cooking tomato paste, pay attention to how long it will be cooked, don't let the ketchup be too dense or thin, and preferably achieve the desired thickness.
The process of making homemade ketchup can take some time and patience, but you can adjust the ingredients and texture to your taste to create a delicious ketchup that matches your taste.