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Jitomate
Vegetables

Jitomate

Jitomate, also known as red tomato, is a fundamental ingredient in Mexican cuisine. It is used in a variety of dishes, from salsas to stews, adding freshness and a slightly acidic flavour. It is key in recipes such as guacamole and salsas for tacos.

Estimated retail price

~£1.29 / 500g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Jitomate, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Beef Tinga, Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli Salsa and Chicken in Holy Leaf Green Sauce. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Jitomate

Beef TingaStews

Beef Tinga

Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli SalsaSauces

Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli Salsa

Chicken in Holy Leaf Green SauceSauces

Chicken in Holy Leaf Green Sauce

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled SeafoodStreet Food

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled Seafood

Oaxacan EggsBreakfast

Oaxacan Eggs

Eggs à la DiablaBreakfast

Eggs à la Diabla

Pork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli SauceStews

Pork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli Sauce

Chicken Tinga HuarachesStreet Food

Chicken Tinga Huaraches

Machaca a la Mexicana (Northern Mexican Dried Beef)Breakfast

Machaca a la Mexicana (Northern Mexican Dried Beef)

Jalapeños Stuffed with Tuna SaladStreet Food

Jalapeños Stuffed with Tuna Salad

Meatballs in Chipotle SauceStews

Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce

Prawn Ceviche TostadasSeafood

Prawn Ceviche Tostadas

Ranchera SoupSopas Y Caldos

Ranchera Soup

Goat BrothSopas Y Caldos

Goat Broth

Pork Spine in Red Chile SauceStews

Pork Spine in Red Chile Sauce

Mexican MeatloafStews

Mexican Meatloaf

Beef Steak in Pasilla Chilli SauceStews

Beef Steak in Pasilla Chilli Sauce

Pork Ribs in Morita Chilli SauceStews

Pork Ribs in Morita Chilli Sauce

Beef Tongue Stew in SauceStews

Beef Tongue Stew in Sauce

Chanfaina (Mexican Offal Stew)Stews

Chanfaina (Mexican Offal Stew)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Jitomate?

Jitomate is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Beef Tinga and Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli Salsa. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Jitomate in the UK?

You can buy Jitomate online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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