Jitomate
Vegetables$1.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
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 flavor. It is key in recipes such as guacamole and salsas for tacos.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Jitomate, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using jitomate
Beef Tinga
Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli Salsa
Chicken in Holy Leaf Green Sauce
Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled Seafood
Oaxacan Eggs
Eggs à la Diabla
Pork Ribs in Pasilla Chilli Sauce
Chicken Tinga Huaraches
Machaca a la Mexicana (Northern Mexican Dried Beef)
Jalapeños Stuffed with Tuna Salad
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
Prawn Ceviche Tostadas
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Jitomate?
Jitomate is used in 12 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 US?
You can buy Jitomate online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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