Bush Tomato

Bush Tomato

// Kutjera:/ Solanum centrale

 

This limited edition native ingredient is sourced by Indigenous communities in Central Australia. Having a sweet, enticing caramel flavour, it is similar to sundried tomatoes. It's as incredible as it sounds. Try in salsas, chutneys, or with pasta. 

 

 

Health Benefits:

The Bush tomato is rich in antioxidants, much higher than more commonly eaten berries. It also contained a unique mineral which is important in metabolic functioning - selenium. Bush tomatoes also contain iron, calcium, zinc, folate, and a range of other essential nutrients.

	p / 100g
Magnesium	160.3
Folate	100ug
Vitamin E	4.57mg
Zinc	1.8mg
Calcium	117mg
Iron	26.5mg
Selenium	6.65ug
Potassium	2251mg
Magnese	1.3mg
Copper	0.732mg

^ From 'Heath Benefits of Australian Native Foods' by the Australian Government.

The deep caramel flavour is great in a range of dishes. Bush Tomato are a great addition in tomato soups, in sourdough, or when used in salsas and chutney. It makes for a delicious ketchup, or simply sprinkled over curries or eggs.

 

Recipes:

Vegetarian Native Curry Recipe

Outback BBQ steak with Tasmanian Mountain Pepperberry and Bush Tomato Relish

Bush Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps