How to Soften Sun Dried Tomatoes

Prepare sun-dried tomatoes by softening them.

Add zest and zing to your favorite recipes with sun-dried tomatoes. Not only do sun-dried tomatoes add enticing flavor and color to savory dishes; they also enhance the nutritional content and boost taste. When you open a package of sun-dried tomatoes, you may notice that they feel leathery and hard. Before adding them to your recipe, soften sun-dried tomatoes briefly to make them pliable and similar to fresh tomatoes.

Things You'll Need

• Teakettle
• Shallow dish

Instructions

1. Fill the teakettle with water and boil the water on the stove top.

2. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a single layer into the shallow dish.

3. Pour the boiling water over the sun-dried tomatoes, covering them completely with the hot water.

4. Let the sun dried-tomatoes soak for up to 10 minutes.

5. Drain off the hot water from the sun-dried tomatoes.

Tips & Warnings

• Chop softened sun-dried tomatoes with a paring knife and add them to dips, salads, meat garnishes, steamed vegetables and soups.

References

• Valley Sun: Quick Tips
• Alpine Lace: Recipes