About us
La Frubense is a pioneering business in Andalusia dedicated to the production and processing of dried organic fruits and vegetables, as well as growing most of our products. The secret of our great products are how they are processed immediately after harvest thus preserving the excellent quality of the raw materials. This is followed by the careful handcrafted process which preserves the taste and aroma of the final product without adding preservatives or colorants. Unlike other brands, or similar products we do not use liquid paraffin or sulphur dioxide during the drying process. Our drying process is done in a natural way, free of contamination and maintaining the original aroma, taste and texture.
Our history Our business started out in 2005. The idea arose after several years of watching bumper crops of fruit and vegetables go to waste because of poor prices. We have access to excellent raw materials that we try to take advantage of in the best possible way using traditional methods of preserving, as it was done in the time of our grandmothers. There we learned how they cut tomatoes and dried them with the sun. The main problem was the absence of wind. Without it, the products fermented, they also got contaminated by dust, insects, birds, etc. In La Frubense we avoid those problems while maintaining a natural drying process that doesn’t alter the final product. We offer our customers the best health guarantees by installing a drying tunnel which maintains a constant temperature of around 40 degrees during the whole drying process and protecting our products from dust and other contaminants. This way we dry our products without altering their qualities, like taste, aroma, texture etc. Hence the reason we don’t need any type of preservative, like salt, paraffin or sulphur. We take each product to their ideal point of drying, with a very low humidity level, ranging between 5% and 8%, a fact that makes a difference with the rest of our competition. We can now offer high quality products, prepared in one of the most traditional and ancient ways: the preservation of food by drying. We can enjoy these products throughout the whole year, even when they are out of season without the inconvenience of them going bad or having to keep large quantities of canned food. That is to say we put tradition at your arms reach. All our products are collected at the perfect point of ripeness, quickly processed so as not to loose their qualities and obtaining products for the most demanding palates, suitable for the gourmet cuisine.
ANDALUSIAN COMMITTEE OF ORGANIC FARMING CAAE
CERTIFIED ANDALUSIAN QUALITY
ORGANIC EU PRODUCTION
BIO-SIEGEL: GERMAN NATIONAL ECO LABEL
FDA: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (USA)
JAS JAPANESE AGRICULTURAL STANDARD
Dried Fruit
Dried organic cranberries Organic cranberries dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo of dried cranberries is the equivalent to 9 kilos of fresh cranberries. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 329/100 Fibre (g) 5.07/100 Fat (g) 0.25/100 Carbohydrates (g) 82.1/100 Proteins (g) 0.23/100
Packaging 100 grams bag 843700706789 1 kilo bag 843700706786
Dried organic strawberries Organic cranberries dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo of dried strawberries is the equivalent to 9 kilos of fresh strawberries. Does not contain added salt, preservatives flavourings or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 350/100 Fibre (g) 7.50/100 Fat (g) 0/100 Carbohydrates (g) 85/100 Proteins (g) 0/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706779 1 kilo bag 843700706778
Dried organic lemon Organic Lemon slices dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo dried lemons is the equivalent to 10 kilos of fresh lemons. Does not contain any preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 290/100 Fibre (g) 28/100 Fat (g) 1.30/100 Carbohydrates (g) 93.2/100 Proteins (g) 11/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706721 1 kilo bag 843700706725
Dried organic mango Organic mango dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Mango slices dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. Suitable for use by athletes, rich in calcium, fiber, natural sugars. 1 kilo dried mangoes is the equivalent to 17 kilos of fresh mangoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 370/100 Fibre (g) 0/100 Fat (g) 2.4/100 Carbohydrates (g) 89.20/100 Proteins (g) 0/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706794 1 kilo bag 843700706797
Dried organic apple Organic apple slices dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo dried apples is the equivalent to 20 kilos of fresh apples. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 243/100 Fibre (g) 8.7/100 Fat (g) 0.32/100 Carbohydrates (g) 65.8/100 Proteins (g) 0.93/100
Packaging 60 grams bag 843700706748 1 kilo bag 843700706749
Dried organic peaches Organic peaches dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Peaches halves and boneless, dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews. Suitable for use by athletes, rich in calcium, fiber, natural sugars. 1 kilo dried peaches is the equivalent to 20 kilos of fresh peaches. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 3/100 Fibre (g) 53.50/100 Fat (g) 0.6/100 Carbohydrates (g) 12.8/100 Proteins (g) 25.6/100
Packaging 100 grams bag 843700706708 1 kilo bag 843700706718
Dried organic orange Organic Orange slices dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo dried oranges is the equivalent to 10 kilos of fresh oranges. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 420/100 Fibre (g) 20/100 Fat (g) 0.63/100 Carbohydrates (g) 12.2/100 Proteins (g) 10/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706720 1 kilo bag 843700706719
Dried organic pear Organic pear slices dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews and baking. 1 kilo of dried pear is the equivalent to 20 kilos of fresh pears Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 262/100 Fibre (g) 7.5/100 Fat (g) 0.60/100 Carbohydrates (g) 69.7/100 Proteins (g) 1.9/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706759 1 kilo bag 843700706760
Dried organic pineapple Organic pineapple dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews. Suitable for use by athletes, rich in calcium, fiber, natural sugars. 1 kilo dried pineapple is the equivalent to 17 kilos of fresh pineapples. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 309/100 Fibre (g) 5.70/100 Fat (g) 0.50/100 Carbohydrates (g) 79.80/100 Proteins (g) 2.00/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706795 1 kilo bag 843700706798
Dried organic banana Organic banana dried through a traditional handcraft process that allows to preserve all their qualities. Can be eaten directly or used as seasoning in roasts, preparations, pasta, stews. Suitable for use by athletes, rich in calcium, fiber, natural sugars. 1 kilo dried banana is the equivalent to 16 kilos of fresh banana. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 18 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 384.10/100 Fibre (g) 9.40/100 Fat (g) 1.80/100 Carbohydrates (g) 79.80/100 Proteins (g) 3.9/100
Packaging 100 grams bag 8437007067156 1 kilo bag 843700706716
Dried vegetables
Dried organic aubergine Organic aubergine naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Does not contain any preservatives or colorants. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews... 1 kilo dried aubergine is the equivalent to 22 kilos of fresh aubergine. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 144/100 Fibre (g) 11.4/100 Fat (g) 0.91/100 Carbohydrates (g) 24.3/100 Proteins (g) 12.2/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 843700706711 1 kilo bag 843700706731
Dried organic courgette Organic courgettes naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Courgette slices, dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water. can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews... 1 kilo dried courgette is the equivalent to 21 kilos of fresh courgette. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 247/100 Fibre (g) 10.3/100 Fat (g) 1.5/100 Carbohydrates (g) 20.1/100 Proteins (g) 18.8/100
Packaging 60 grams bag 843700706712 1/2 kilo bag 843700706722
Dried organic pumpkin Organic pumpkin naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Pumpkin slices dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water, can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasonig for pastas, stews. 1 kilo dried pumpkin is the equivalent to 17 kilos of fresh pumpkin. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 306/100 Fibre (g) 11.3/100 Fat (g) 0.95/100 Carbohydrates (g) 59/100 Proteins (g) 12.2/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 8437007067422 1 kilo bag 84370076792
Dried organic peppers Organic peppers naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Pepper pieces, seeds removed, dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water. can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews... 1 kilo dried peppers is the equivalent to 23 kilos of fresh peppers. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 321/100 Fibre (g) 16/100 Fat (g) 0.9/100 Carbohydrates (g) 68/100 Proteins (g) 10/100
Packaging 40 grams bag 8437007067071 1/2 kilo bag 843700706727
Dried organic tomatoes Organic tomatoes naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Tomatoes halves, dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water or 2 hours in cold water. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews‌ 1 kilo dehydrated tomatoes is the equivalent to 17 kilos of fresh tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 191/100 Fibre (g) 30.40/100 Fat (g) 1.05/100 Carbohydrates (g) 43.5/100 Proteins (g) 14.83/100
Packaging 80 grams bag 843700706706 1 kilo bag 843700706705
Dried organic cherry tomatoes Organic cherry tomatoes naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Whole cherry tomatoes dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water or 2 hours in cold water. can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews... 1 kilo dehydrated cherry tomatoes is the equivalent to 17 kilos of fresh cherry tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 209/100 Fibre (g) 13.40/100 Fat (g) 1.05/100 Carbohydrates (g) 43.5/100 Proteins (g) 14.83/100
Packaging 70 grams bag 8437007067132 1 kilo bag 843700706723
Dried mushrooms
Dried button mushroom Button mushroom naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Whole button mushrooms dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water, can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasonig for pastas, stews. 1 kilo dried button mushrooms is the equivalent to 16 kilos of fresh button mushrooms. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 220/100 Fibre (g) 13.40/100 Fat (g) 10/100 Carbohydrates (g) 10/100 Proteins (g) 30/100
Packaging 60 grams bag 8437007067507 1 kilo bag 843700706754
Dried oyster mushroom Oyster Mushroom naturally dried to preserve their quality and taste. Whole oyster mushrooms dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Rehydrated in a couple of minutes in boiling water, can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, as seasoning for pastas, stews... 1 kilo dried mushrooms is the equivalent to 16 kilos of fresh mushrooms. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 2 years from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 378/100 Fibre (g) 2.5/100 Fat (g) 10.2/100 Carbohydrates (g) 11/100 Proteins (g) 63/100
Packaging 30 grams bag 8437007067910 1 kilo bag 843700706790
Seasoned dried products
Dried button mushroom in organic extra virgin olive oil Button mushrooms naturally dried and preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil which mantains the quality and taste of the fresh produce. Whole button mushrooms preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil, dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, pates, as seasoning for pastas, stews. 1 kilo of dried button mushrooms is the equivalent of 16 kilos of fresh button mushrooms. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 18 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 559.5/100 Fibre (g) 0.75/100 Fat (g) 54.95/100 Carbohydrates (g) 5/100 Proteins (g) 15.5/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706747 1/2 gallon jar 843700706746 3 kilos bucket 843700706755
Semi dried seasoned button mushrooms Semi dried button mushrooms seasoned with oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil. Can be used directly in salads, with cheese and salted meats, as a side dish.
1 kilo semi dried button mushrooms is the equivalent to 16 kilos of fresh button mushrooms. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 10 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Do not expose to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Nutritional values
Calories (Kcal) 559.5/100 Fibre (g) 0.75/100 Fat (g) 54.95/100 Carbohydrates (g) 5/100 Proteins (g) 15.5/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706758 1/2 gallon jar 843700706757 3 kilos bucket 843700706756
Dried organic peppers in organic extra virgin olive oil Organic peppers naturally dried and preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil. mantains the quality and taste of the fresh produce. Pepper pieces dried for aproximately 10 hours at a constant temperature of 40 – 45 degrees. humidity of between 10-15%. preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, pates, as seasoning for pastas, stews‌ 1 kilo dried peppers is the equivalent to 19 kilos of fresh pepper. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 18 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 610/100 Fibre (g) 8/100 Fat (g) 50.4/100 Carbohydrates (g) 34/100 Proteins (g) 5.05/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706741 1/2 gallon jar 843700706739 3 kilos bucket 843700706740
Semi dried organic seasoned peppers Semi dried organic peppers seasoned with oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil. Dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. The semi dried organic seasoned peppers can be used directly in salads, roasts, grilled meats‌ 1 kilo semi dried peppers is the equivalent to 18 kilos of fresh peppers. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 10 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Do not expose to high temperatures or diret sunlight.
Nutritional values
Calories (Kcal) 610/100 Fibre (g) 8/100 Fat (g) 50.4/100 Carbohydrates (g) 34/100 Proteins (g) 5.05/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706745 1/2 gallon jar 843700706744 3 kilos bucket. 843700706726
Dried organic cherry tomatoes in organic extra virgin olive oil Organic cherry tomatoes naturally dried and preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil. Maintains the quality and taste of the fresh produce. Dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, pates, as seasoning for pastas, stews. 1 kilo dried cherry tomatoes is the equivalent to 15-17 kilos of fresh cherry tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 18 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values
Calories (Kcal) 554/100 Fibre (g) 6.7/100 Fat (g) 50.48/100 Carbohydrates (g) 21.75/100 Proteins (g) 7.91/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706736 1/2 gallon jar 843700706735 3 kilos bucket 843700706763
Semi dried organic seasoned cherry tomatoes Semi dried organic cherry tomatoes seasoned with oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil. Dried for 15 hours at a constant temperature of between 40-45 degrees. Humidity of between 12-20 %. Can be used directly in salads, with cheese and salted meats, as a side dish.
1 kilo semi dried cherry tomatoes is the equivalent to 12 kilos of fresh cherry tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 10 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 554/100 Fibre (g) 6.7/100 Fat (g) 50.48/100 HCarbohydrates (g) 21.75/100 Proteins (g) 7.91/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706738 1/2 gallon jar 843700706737 3 kilos bucket 843700706773
Dried organic tomatoes in organic extra virgin olive oil Organic tomatoes naturally dried and preserved in organic extra virgin olive oil which mantains the quality and taste of the fresh produce. Dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, pates, as seasoning for pastas, stews. 1 kilo of dried tomoatoes is the equivalent of 18 kilos of fresh tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 18 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage. Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 554/100 Fibre (g) 6.7/100 Fat (g) 50.48/100 Carbohydrates (g) 21.75/100 Proteins (g) 7.92/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706732 1/2 gallon jar 843700706730 3 kilos bucket 843700706729
Semi dried organic seasoned tomatoes Semi dried organic tomatoes seasoned with oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, garlic, organic extra virgin olive oil. Dried in a traditional way at a constant temperature. Can be used directly in salads, with cheese and salted meats, as a side dish.
1 kilo semi dried cherry tomatoes is the equivalent to 12 kilos of fresh tomatoes. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 10 months from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage.
Nutritional values
Calories (Kcal) 545/100 Fibre (g) 6.7/100 Fat (g) 50.48/100 Carbohydrates (g) 21.75/100 Proteins (g) 7.92/100
Packaging 1/4 gallon jar 843700706734 1/2 gallon jar 843700706733 3 kilos bucket 843700706724
Vegetable Pate Dried tomatoes, dried peppers, garlic, basil & extra virgin olive oil. All organic. Dried in a traditional way. Crushed dried tomatoes, crushed dried pepper, garlic, crushed almonds and mixed with extra virgin olive oil, everything from organic farming. Can be used directly in salads, sauce preparations, as a side dish, pates, as seasoning for pastas, stews. Does not contain added salt, preservatives or colorants. Shelf life: 1 year from production date. Storage: cool and dry place, do not keep in cold storage.
Nutritional values Calories (Kcal) 620/100 Fibre (g) 1.9/100 Fat (g) 49.05/100 Carbohydrates (g) 5.5/100 Proteins (g) 6.9/100
Packaging 120 grams pot 843700706762 314 grams pot 843700706799
Recipes Dried Tomatoes Bruschetta Type of dish: Canape or Starter Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • • • •
12 La Frubense dried tomatoes in olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1 medium white or red onion Fresh Basil 12 pitted green olives Olive Oil Salt Vinegar Chilli powder Oregano Capers Fresh French bread or even better if it is one day old
Preparation: Cut the dried tomatoes in small pieces and add all the other ingredients roughly chopped. Season with the olive oil and vinegar. Cut the bread in slices, about 1 cm thick and grill or toast in the oven. Once the bread is done cover with one spoonful of the tomato preparation. You can also add some parmesan grated cheese.
Roast Beef with Dried Tomatoes Type of dish: Main course. Serves: 3-4. Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Difficulty: Medium. Ingredients: • • •
1 packet of LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes or 1 jar of LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes in olive oil. Beef or Fish for roasting Peppers and dried vegetables
Preparation: Place the beef or clean, opened fish in an oven roasting tin. Pour the dried tomatoes or the dried tomatoes in olive oil on top of the meat. To finish we add peppers and any other vegetables. Roast the beef or fish in the oven accordingly to the size and type of meat.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Anchovies Type of dish: Main Course. Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 45 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • •
500 grams spaghetti 1 jar of LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes in olive oil 4 tablespoons of olive oil 4 garlic cloves Anchovies Basil Salt Black olives
Preparation: Cook the spaghetti for 15 minutes in boiling water; add salt to taste. To prepare the sauce place the jar contents in a bowl and mix with some fresh basil. Crush the mixture and add to the cooked spaghetti. If preferred you can warm up the tomatoes in olive oil before crushing them. You could also add some anchovies or garlic cloves to the mixture before crushing. Decorate the plate with sliced black olives. The rest of the sauce could be used to spread on toast with some slices of ham on top.
Rin Ran Type of dish: Main Course. Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • •
1 Kg potatoes, peeled and cut in pieces 3 Eggs 5 LA FRUBENSE dried peppers 1 small onion 1 cup of olive oil Garlic, salt and cumin seeds Unsalted cooked cod broken into pieces Pitted olives
Preparation: Cook the potatoes together with the dried peppers and a pinch of salt. Wash the eggs and add to the potatoes. Once the potatoes are cooked mash together with the peppers. Add one cup of the water where the potatoes where boiled to the mash to make it more juicy. In a mortar mash the cumin and the garlic together with half a cup of olive oil and add to the potato mash together with the chopped onion. Cut the eggs and add to the mash, adding the othet half cup of olive oil and mix well. Serve in a dish and top with the cod and the black olives.
Tomato Sauce Type of dish: Sauce. Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • •
1 tray LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes 1 garlic clove 70 grams pitted black olives 15 grams salted capers 1/4 spicy pepperoni Pinch of Oregano Salt 50 cc. olive oil
Preparation: Re-hydrate the tomatoes for an hour in warm water mix with 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Drain and crush with the garlic, pepperoni, olives, capers, oregano, salt and olive oil. If the dried tomatoes have been preserved in oil used directly.
Fried Tomatoes Type of dish: Canape or Starter. Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • •
1 tray LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes Olive oil
Preparation: Pour the dried tomatoes in a pan with some olive oil at very low heat. Continue frying till the tomatoes are done. We can also add eggs and make an omelette with the dried tomatoes.
Dried Tomatoes marinated in white wine and vinegar Type of dish: Canape or Starter . Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes (6 hours for marination). Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • •
1 tray LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes Olive oil White wine Wine vinegar Basil or thyme Garlic
Preparation: Marinate the dried tomatoes with half the wine and half the vinegar measure, cover the tomatoes completely. Leave the tomatoes to marinate for at least 6 hours. Then drain. Finally add the olive oil, basil, thyme and crushed garlic.
Stuffed Dried Tomatoes Type of dish: Canape or Starter . Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • • • •
12 halves LA FRUBENSE dried tomatoes in olive oil Capers Green olives Basil Ham or rolled bacon Grated cheese Sweet or hot chilli powder Olive oil Lettuces hearts Oregano
Preparation: Season 6 tomato halves with the roughly chopped olives, capers and basil. Cover with some cheese and slices of jam or the rolled bacon. Cover with the other 6 halves and serve on top of finely chopped lettuce. Finally we can season the tomatoes with olive oil, chilli powder and oregano.
Mushroom salad marinated in dried Tomatoes Type of dish: Canape or Starter. Serves: 3-4. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Ingredients: • • • • • • • •
300 grams of mushrooms 50 cl lemon juice 4 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley 1 onion 6 dried tomatoes, previously re-hydrated for half an hour. Salt Pepper Lettuce
Preparation: Thinly slice the mushrooms and place in a bowl with the chopped onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Leave to marinate for 1 hour. The longer left to marinate, the better the taste. The mushrooms will turn yellow instead of white. To serve place on top of lettuce leaves. You do not need any salad dressing because it has the marinating juices. To finish we sautée the dried tomatoes in olive oil, cut in pieces and sprinkle on top of the salad.