Luxury tomatoes, garden exclusivity

It is one of the vegetables most consumed in the world, a sacred ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine, a delicacy and even a beauty secret.

Today Summum we talk about tomato And by the way we give some clues on how to enjoy it in the most top way.

Four things you might not know about tomatoes

Tomato is a fruit. To be precise, it is a small bitter berry native to South America, which was later domesticated by men. What happens is that its sugar content is relatively low for a fruit (around 3%). His name, in the Aztec language means “Fat fruit”.

It is also the most umami (literally “delicious”), the fifth flavor. Furthermore, it is a powerful source de vitamin C, A, E and minerals and the red varieties give us a good dose of lycopene, the antioxidant carotenoid. It does us good and makes us more handsome.

From pink to black: the most exclusive varieties

It is considered one of the varieties of more gourmet tomato. Its firm texture and aroma contribute to this, but above all its fine pink skin. The Pink Barbastro Tomato it is a delicacy “Limited edition”: it has a demanding crop, the harvest is scarcer compared to common varieties and the harvesting period is more limited.

El Kumato o black tomato It is peculiar for its color, a dark shade from green to brown, but also for its flavor, especially sweet.

Large, ribbed, sweet and bright red in color. We could be talking about a precious stone and in fact the tomato of the variety Ox heart it might as well be. Its high price is also quite suited to its very exclusive nature.

The Raf Tomato from Bodega 1900, a luxury squared

French of origin, but from Almeria by adoption, to the tomato of the Raf variety it is also nicknamed “Black leg”. Due to its limited production, both in space and time, its delicacy and its extraordinary flavor, Raf is one of the most expensive tomatoes on the market. Sweet and crunchy, Raf should be eaten when it still has a beautiful dark green color. Eating it ripe is wasting an opportunity. In other words, it is a true natural luxury.

En Cellar 1900, a Barcelona establishment under the seal of Albert Adrià, in season the Raf tomato with tear peas, the most exclusive variety of pea.

Adrià style tomato bread

Tickets, another of the restaurants of the group led by Ferran and Albert AdriàIt is an essential gastronomic experience for any self-respecting gourmet. In this establishment, considered one of the best in Spain (it has 1 MICHELIN star) and in the world, the ADN bulliniano it is mixed with traditional tapas, also interpreted as a lifestyle. Here the classic tumaca bread It is served in the form of a cube of bread with tomato. It is a novelty of the letter this spring.

Tomatoes from Spain à la carte

Located in the heart of the Chueca neighborhood, in Madrid, Celso and Manolo It is a neotavern whose offer is focused on organic and seasonal products.

In the letter there is an entire section dedicated exclusively to the best tomatoes in the country. Prepared, yes, with a special touch. Tomato tartare from Huesca with fresh Jarradilla cheese and a cocktail of herbs, spring tomatoes from Almería with four oils and tomato ribeye with avocado, papaya, mango, red onion, tomato, Siurana organic oil and fresh herbs are just some proposals featuring this ingredient.

Yellow and peach, the most summery proposal

Lua It is one of the best restaurants in Madrid. It is because of its cuisine, its location, in the heart of Paseo de Eduardo Dato, and its double format: an informal bar on the top floor and a gastronomic restaurant on the bottom floor. Changing your offer based on the best seasonal products is another point in its favor.

With the rise in temperatures, Lúa returns to welcome the Peach gazpacho, with yellow tomato, yellow pepper, peach, cucumber, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt. Served with scallops in ceviche. Summer is just around the corner.

A drink of umami in Marbella

Or you love it, or hate it. It all depends on how you get along with the tomato. The Bloody Mary It is a great classic of cocktails. Among its ingredients, apart from tomato juice, there is Worchestershire sauce, Tabasco, a pinch of salt and pepper, a little grated radish, lemon, vodka and celery to decorate.

We do not know if it was a French or American invention, but apparently it owes its name to the English queen (of strong Catholic principles) Maria stuart. Like any self-respecting classic, the Bloody Mary supports many versions. The one served in the chef’s restaurant Dani García in BiBo, in Marbella, it carries tomato juice, mezcal and spices. And it promises to be a real umami drink.

A Ketchup that exudes style

Those of Red beard when they say their Ketchup not only doesn’t taste the same to you, it will never taste the same to you. In the recipe there is real tomatoes –Because no two tomatoes are alike– cane sugar, wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt and spices.

The result is one of the best ketchup on the market, sweet but natural, with a pleasant aroma and very creamy. The kind of Ketchup that even those who don’t love Ketchup might like. A challenge. 200 gr of this delicatessen there are 4 euros.

The sweet touch

Dried tomatoes with olive oil, Cream of tomatoes and olives, Vinegar of tomato pulp and, of course, Tomato jam for a sweet touch. Ideal to accompany cheeses, meats and fatty fish.

All these delicatessens are marketed under the seal of The Chinata, Extremadura company specialized in olive oil and gourmet products and cosmetics made with this ingredient. The price of the Tomato jelly, with calmly cooked tomatoes and sugar, round the 5 euros for a jar of 280 grams.

Tomato and exclusive wines

And from Marbella to Cáceres to experience another Bloody Mary, the one that comes out of the Atrium kitchen, restaurant with 2 Michelin stars. It is made with Organic tomato juice from Miajadas, celery, cockles, aromatic herbs and chive ice cream. It is part of one of the two tasting menus of this establishment, the one dedicated to lovers of the sea, and is a version of the famous cocktail, but with different nuances and textures.

Lobby It also has one of the most important wineries in the world. Among his more than 4.000 references one of the three existing bottles of the Château d’Yquem of 1806, valued at more than 300.000 euros. For those who love each other and can dare with an unusual pairing.