Tomato Water

Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe. This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Karen, who is a huge fan of Charlie Trotter. She found this recipe in Charlie Trotter’s first cookbook. Thanks Karen!

Its best to purchase tomatoes at the height of the season when they are sweet and juicy. I then freeze batches and you will have the same fresh flavor and sweetness all winter! I also use it to make a clear tomato water gazpacho. Just add fresh veggies diced, and cilantro. Chopped tart apples are a fun surprise in this too.

Serves: Yields 1-1/2 to 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 12 large beefsteak tomatoes
• 2 tsp sea salt

Instructions:

Blend tomatoes and salt in a food processor. Tie up the contents in a cheese cloth and hang overnight in the refrigerator (tie to a wooden spoon over a deep stock pot). Allow the clear broth to collect in a pot or bowl beneath.

This will keep 4 days or can be frozen.

Enjoy!

Cheers,