Smoor

Source: https://www.netwerk24.com/Sarie/Kos/Resepte/Bykos/ons-wen-tamatiesmoor-hiers-die-resep-20170914

Introduction

Slow-cooked South African tomato smoor with onions, garlic, rosemary, and honey. Great with pap, toast, pasta, or pizza.

Ingredients

• 5 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp olive oil or ghee
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly cut
• 4 branches fresh rosemary
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 45 ml honey
• Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Peel tomatoes: score an “X” on the bottom, dip briefly in boiling water, peel, and remove crowns. Cube.
2. Brown onions and garlic in oil/ghee; season with salt.
3. Add tomatoes; simmer 1 hour.
4. Add rosemary; cook another hour.
5. Add honey; simmer 15-30 minutes more. Season with pepper/salt. Serve warm.

Tips

• Cook low and slow to develop sweetness; add honey at the end to avoid burning.
• Remove woody rosemary stems before serving if desired.

Optional Additions

• Add a splash of vinegar or lemon for brightness if needed.