During summer days, I like light and simple dish like salad. Last week, I made Tuna Vegetable Couscous salad. This weeks, it looks like my love for salad continues. So, 2 weeks in a row I am sharing with you guys salad recipes. I hope you will like them!
What is Kumato? Have you heard of it? What does it taste like? Is there any difference between Kumato and Tomato? I actually came across Kumato in one of the food magazines. When I first laid my eyes on this new fruit, I thought, it looks kind of special and I was intrigued by it!
Kumato is a variety of tomato. It originates from a ‘lost’ wild tomato and has been developed through ten years of cross-breeding by plant specialists Syngenta. The colour of kumato ranges from dark brown to golden green. For the first glance, it may look like unripe tomato and may not taste sweet at all. All I can say is don’t judge kumato by its appearance! This is the natural look of kumato – tomato with a tan! 
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I bought a box of kumatoes and I can tell you that they taste sweet and they are just like the normal tomatoes! It is said that it contains higher sweetness than usual tomatoes. Kumato is widely grown in Spain, France, Belgium and Switzerland. It is ripened under optimum climatic conditions in order to achieve the highest levels of fructose.
Kumato has really firm texture and juicy. Thus, kumato is perfect for salads! I think it also gives a brand new look to normal tomato salad, what do you think? I made a real simple salad with kumato. This Asian-style komato salad is great for summer days when you want to have light lunch. It is also suitable to be served as starter!
Recipe: Kumato Salad
Ingredients:
Kumato tomato, 4-5
Red onions (sliced), 1/4
Cherry tomato (for garnishing, quartered), 2-4
Fish sauce, 1 tbsp
Sugar, 1 tbsp
Lime juice, 2 tbsp
Garlic (chopped), 1 clove
Roasted unsalted peanuts, 1-2 tbsp
Method:
1. Quartered kumato tomatoes. Put in a salad bowl and set aside. Also quartered some cherry tomatoes for garnishing.
2. In a bowl, mix in fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and finely chopped garlic. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Thinly slice the red onions and mix with kumato tomatoes.
4. Pour in the dressings and give it a good toss.
5. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with some cherry tomatoes if you wish. Sprinkle some toasted unsalted peanuts before serving.
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July 12th, 2009 at 12:22 am
I saw this Kumato at our supermarket here but hesitate to buy. Not sure if it will taste good or not. Since you said it is sweet I am going to buy it the next time I see it again
July 12th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Looks delicious ! Where in London did you buy the Kumato ?
July 12th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Gertrude,
You should buy and try. Let me know what you think!!
July 12th, 2009 at 9:03 am
John,
Thanks for dropping by. I bought the Kumato from Marks and Spencer. I haven't come across Kumato at Tesco. Not sure if Sainsbury's have Kumato too.
July 12th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Those Kumato pictures are gorgeous! Hello, if you're looking into a vacation in the Philippines I suggest you go either to Boracay or Palawan. These places have good food and good sights.
July 12th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I saw this kumato in the supermarket recently but it is the most expensive among all the tomatoes. My son is a tomato lover. He eats all kinds of tomatoes regardless of the cooking method. Dun think I will try it now unless the price drops slightly. Tks for sharing. I learn something new today. Nice close-up shots.
July 12th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I love these tomatoes, but it did take my family some time to get use to them!!! The photos are fresh and crisp, just like the tomatoes!!!!
July 13th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Your photos are gorgeous, and I'm a big fan of simple tomato salads, they are to die for!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Nina,
I love them too! My first time to taste them actually! Thanks for your compliment!
July 13th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Chris,
Thank you!! I like simple salad like this. i reckon it would be even better if you try slightly unripe green tomatoes.
July 13th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Ive never heard of this type of tomato, thanks for the info! This looks like my kind of salad, fresh and simple!
July 13th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Love the simplicity of this recipe and love the pics
July 14th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Lovely. I'd never heard of a kumato before. Your website design is really beautiful. It lifts my spirits to visit!
July 14th, 2009 at 4:23 am
First time I've heard of Kumatoes. And I think I will love the added sweetness too! =)
July 14th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Is it the same as heirloom tomatoes?
July 14th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I didn't know about it until a few months ago too!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Thanks for dropping by and your comment!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Thank you, Syrie for your compliment! It also learnt about Kumato recently. It's delicious!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Same here!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Tigerfish,
I am not sure if it's the same. Kumato could just be another type..
July 14th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Thank you for the recommendations!! Will take note.
July 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Is it really expensive? Over here, kumato is slightly pricey compared to the normal ones too.
Thanks for your compliment!
July 15th, 2009 at 4:39 am
You manage to make a simple tomato look sooo good
I love love love tomatoes! This salad has my name written on it! Thanks ;P
July 15th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Thanks for your kind words
July 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Very summery! I've never seen this before. Will keep an eye out for it.
July 18th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Thanks! Give it a try if you can find.
October 16th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
i came accros this kumato today, i bought them, very expensive, but very tasty, hope the price will go lower a bit, so i can eat them whenever i want
October 16th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Thanks for dropping by! Yes, Kumato is slightly more expensive than the normal ones. I totally agree that it's very very tasty.. and if the price goes lower, it helps!
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Sorry for the ignorance.But i never heard this name Komato before.Is it different from tomato.From the picture it looks same as tomato.I love to learn new salad recipes so I'm just curious.Thanks.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Kumato is just another kind of tomato. The Kumato ripens from the inside outwards, always on the plant, and so its colour changes naturally from dark brown to golden green. The fruits it produces are juicy and firm, with high levels of fructose.