Topic: Tomato Puri

[spicysarsy]

Hi Gang, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of where to purchase good sized quantity Tomato Puri . The wholesalers which I use {bless them } only supply either the tubes of condenced puri, or very small tins. I find this very fustrating as I have to buy quantities every 2 weeks. Due to the amount of meals I cook. How long can puri be kept once opened is another question if large amounts can be bought. Many Thanks Paul

[Chilli Prawn]

Tomato paste (puree) does not keep for long if stored in its opened tin unless it is plastic coated inside, if you keep it in a fridge it will last about a week.  It is better to transfer it to a sterilised jar, it will then keep for a few weeks providing you use clean utensils to remove it.  It is the wild yeast and bacteria that is all around which kicks it off.

There are two ways to get bulk orders.  First I would suggest you approach your local Tesco, Sainsburys et al, as most of them will get you catering sizes or standard sizes in bulk, you normally have to buy a case/pack at a time.  I buy my Besan flour from Tescos and sometimes other stuff in bulk, I just ring in an order with the code and I collect it from the store 2 or 3 days later.  Another option is Bookers they are a national chain of wholsale stores, but you will need to get hold of a trade card/account.

Hope this helps
CP

[spicysarsy]

  Many thanks Chili my man, great advice. Funny you should say, but my son in law works for Tesco's so I'll ask him to place an order in for me A.S.A.P. Cheer's Paul

[haldi]

I've never heard of anyone else doing this, but once opened, I  freeze it in a takeaway carton.
When required, I get the whole amount onto a chopping board, and cut off a slice.
I've had no ill effects.
I do this because the tomato puree, I buy, comes in large cans.
It's much cheaper this way too!

[spicysarsy]

Haldi that sounds a great idea for preserving puri and I'll certainly try this method. Buy the way is the puri quite easy to cut once frozen. Cheer's Paul

[Chilli Prawn]

I am sure there is a bug in the system   This is the third time (lucky?) I have tried to reply.  If you freeze pastes, including curry, the process of freezing and defrosting breaks up the structure to a greater or lesser degree depending on the substance, and separates the water molecules from the product.  (this is a way to distill & refine vodka ).  So if you want to retain the tomato paste's original properties you should emulsify it again in a blender.

CP

[spicysarsy]

I think the server is playing up Chili because I'm experiencing similar problems, but all the same thanks very much for your advice.

[spicysarsy]

 : ::)I reckon It's Darth trying to recharge his lightsaber that's causing the drain on power.

[Chilli Prawn]

Yeh, I thought i could hear some wheezing around  ;D

[haldi]

"By the way, is the puri quite easy to cut once frozen?"

You need a  heavy kitchen knife and a wooden chopping board.
You are cutting through 4cm of puree!