Tomatoes serve as a versatile ingredient in global cuisines. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli emphasizes the effectiveness of powdered sugar in recipes, particularly for slow-roasted tomatoes. The powdered sugar, which contains cornstarch, interacts with tomato pectin, enhancing color and providing mild sweetness. A mix of powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil is used in her recipe, allowing tomatoes to shine as the centerpiece. The culinary debate continues on whether sugar should be added to tomato sauce due to its natural acidity and potential to overpower flavor. Chef Bobby Flay supports using a little sugar to balance this acidity.
"Powdered sugar contains cornstarch, which reacts with the pectin in tomatoes to bring out the color and adds sweetness at the same time."
"Tomatoes naturally bring a lot of acidity to anything they're added to, and sugar can help balance that out."
"Guarnaschelli’s slow-roasted tomatoes recipe involves whisking powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil before drizzling over halved tomatoes."
"The resulting dish is a wonderfully simple and delicious side that makes tomatoes the star rather than a supporting character."
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