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title: How to with Kumato tomatoes
description: Learn more about Kumato tomatoes. What is a Kumato, it's different ripening stages, how to cook with it and enjoy it's flavour all year around.
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# [How to with Kumato tomatoes](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/how-to-with-kumato-tomatoes)

 Written by [Perfection Fresh](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/author/perfection-fresh) | Feb 11, 2022 3:22:17 AM

 

## What are Kumato® Tomatoes

Kumato® is a unique variety of tomato that is extremely sweet and has a strong distinctive taste that changes as the tomato colour ripens from green to brown to dark red.

 

## different ripening stages of a Kumato® Tomato

Kumato® Tomatoes are super versatile with different ideal usages at each stage - this is how they can be used at it's three ripening stages:

🍅 Green – firm, flavourful and slices beautifully. Perfect for salads and sandwiches.

🍅 Brown with hints of green - dubbed its ideal eating stage with a more robust flavour. Ideal for stuffing, pan roasting, sauces, chutneys and soups.

🍅Deep brown and dark red – soft, juicy and a mild flavour. Best for cooking.

 

## How to cook with Kumato® Tomatoes

Here are a couple of different ways that can be used to cook these darkly delicious Kumato® tomatoes, and enjoy their flavour all year around. 

1. [Kumato® chilli jam ](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/kumato-chilli-jam)- use on sandwiches, pizzas, a ploughman's lunch, or serve in a bowl on a cheese board or antipasto plate.
2. [Kumato® & Basil sauce](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/kumato-basil-sauce) - can be used to make Kumato® Basil Pasta with your favourite type of pasta. 
3. [Picked Kumato® tomatoes](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/pickled-kumato-salad) - can be added to your favourite salad. 

 

## Flavour Pairings with Kumato® Tomatoes 

Mix and match different ingredients with Kumato® tomatoes and you won't be disappointed. Here are some of our favourite flavour combinations with these darkly delicious Kumato® tomatoes. 

**Fresh herbs - **such as basil, parsley, thyme, coriander and bay leaves

**Spices** - such as garlic, fresh red and green chillies, dried red chilli flakes, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, saffron and freshly grated nutmeg.

**Dairy **- such as ricotta, bocconcini, Parmesan, marinated Feta & Goats cheese, and yoghurt.

**Perfection Vegetables **- such as Minicaps® baby capsicums & Qukes® baby cucumbers. 

**Mediterranean Vegetables** - such as eggplant, zucchini, and red onions.

**Protein** - such as Prawns, charcuterie, pork & chorizo sausage.

**Gourmet Picks** - such as Kalamata olives, salted capers, wood-fired bread, extra virgin oil, and mayonnaise.

## How to Pickle Tomatoes

Did you know that it's super easy to pickle tomatoes? All varieties of tomatoes can be pickled including green or ripe Kumato® pickles. All you need are glass jars and lids suitable for preserving, a few herbs and spices, and your favourite tomato variety. Check out the video below for how to pickle tomatoes. 

 

 

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