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Round tomato
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Round tomato

The jitomate bola is a variety of tomato widely used in Mexican cuisine. It is known for its round shape and shiny skin. It is used in salsas, salads, and stews, adding a fresh and juicy flavour to dishes.

Estimated retail price

~£1.49 / 500g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Round tomato, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 17 recipes in our collection, including Tortilla Soup with Avocado, Dried Prawn Broth and Rustic Molcajete Salsa (Salsa Martajada). 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 Round tomato

Tortilla Soup with AvocadoSopas Y Caldos

Tortilla Soup with Avocado

Dried Prawn BrothSopas Y Caldos

Dried Prawn Broth

Rustic Molcajete Salsa (Salsa Martajada)Sauces

Rustic Molcajete Salsa (Salsa Martajada)

Mexican Pico de Gallo (Salsa Mexicana Cruda)Sauces

Mexican Pico de Gallo (Salsa Mexicana Cruda)

Wild Piquín Chilli SalsaSauces

Wild Piquín Chilli Salsa

Toasted Árbol Chilli and Peanut SalsaSauces

Toasted Árbol Chilli and Peanut Salsa

Red Prawn BrothSopas Y Caldos

Red Prawn Broth

Sinaloa Chiltepín SalsaSauces

Sinaloa Chiltepín Salsa

Chicken in Prune and Mulato Chilli SauceStews

Chicken in Prune and Mulato Chilli Sauce

Braised Beef in Smoky Morita ChilliStews

Braised Beef in Smoky Morita Chilli

Rabbit in Pasilla Chilli SauceStews

Rabbit in Pasilla Chilli Sauce

Beef Stew in Cascabel Chilli SauceStews

Beef Stew in Cascabel Chilli Sauce

Beef Picadillo Stuffed Poblano ChilliesStews

Beef Picadillo Stuffed Poblano Chillies

Birria Grilled Cheese with ConsomméStews

Birria Grilled Cheese with Consommé

Pollo de San Marcos (San Marcos Fair Chicken in Dried Chile Sauce)Stews

Pollo de San Marcos (San Marcos Fair Chicken in Dried Chile Sauce)

Nopalitos en Penca (Cactus Paddle Filled with Cheese and Salsa)Street Food

Nopalitos en Penca (Cactus Paddle Filled with Cheese and Salsa)

Charred Tomato Salsa (Salsa Tatemada)Sauces

Charred Tomato Salsa (Salsa Tatemada)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Round tomato?

Round tomato is used in 17 recipes in our collection, such as Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Dried Prawn Broth. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Round tomato in the UK?

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

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