Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of stewed?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of stewed?
2. What can you use as a substitute for stewed tomatoes?
3. How do you serve canned stewed tomatoes?
4. How do you get the bitterness out of canned tomatoes?
5. How do you revive a sour stew?
6. Why does my vegetables taste sour?

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of stewed?

If a recipe calls for “Stewed Tomatoes”, you can use canned tomatoes instead, but you may have to add a little extra seasoning. You can also use Fresh Tomatoes that have been basted, Diced Tomatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, Whole Tomatoes, and Tomato Paste.

What can you use as a substitute for stewed tomatoes?

Substitute for Tomatoes, stewed

• You can use Rotel, which are tomatoes cooked with diced chiles. This is frequently used in salsa and dip recipes.
• OR - You can cook canned whole tomatoes with 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper and 1/4 cup chopped onion. This will produce a better, fresher flavor than canned stewed tomatoes.

How do you serve canned stewed tomatoes?

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How do you get the bitterness out of canned tomatoes?

Heat 1 cup of sauce with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (baking soda neutralizes acidity). Taste the sauce and add tiny amounts of baking soda to see if it mellows the acidity. If there is still an edge, swirl in a teaspoon of butter, letting it melt until creamy. Usually this does the job.

How do you revive a sour stew?

Simply heat up your pot of soured soup. Add a cup of water. The water will help neutralize the effect of the souring in the soup to a great extent. After some time, pour in your prepared sauce (above).

Why does my vegetables taste sour?

Bitter vegetables are caused by plant stress. The chemical that causes the bitterness is always in the plant but sometimes that can translocate to the fruit. This can be can be caused by uneven watering or underwatering or another less than ideal condition.