For a change, Nigerian Tomatoes that haven’t been stewed. They can still be the start of the show.
Living in Nigeria, you’ll find that tomatoes almost always end up in stew of some sort or jollof rice. Almost always. A few may end up in a salad every once in awhile, but a peppery tomato stew or a spicy pot of jollof rice is where they are most likely found. However, there are so many more things that we can do with tomatoes and that’s what hopefully we can begin to explore here. Let’s start with something that although simple, is light, bright and full of flavour. A tomato salad accompanied by a quick almond ricotta and a pesto sauce/salsa verde to garnish. If you are able to get your hands on a variety of tomatoes, then that will make this dish even more exciting.
Now we often overlook tomatoes because, well, they are commonly found in most places. However, they are a rich source of beta-carotene, vitamin C and lycopene. These particular nutrients have been found to reduce the risk of some cancers, lower cholesterol, boost immunity and protect the eyes and skin.
Now back to the salad. You can find my recipe below, but there are other examples of tomato salads here on the Food Network and also another example here by Rachel Roy.
