{"product_id":"ochsenherz-tomate-cuor-di-bue","title":"Oxheart Tomato 'Cuor di Bue' - The classic from Italy","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \"Cuor di Bue\" is the undisputed queen of Italian beefsteak tomatoes. In this classic, smooth, and perfectly heart-shaped variety, it is an imposing heavyweight and an absolute highlight for every gourmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/b\u003e Mild, buttery, and almost acid-free. Its aroma is characterized by a delicate, elegant sweetness. What makes it special is its consistency: it consists almost exclusively of melt-in-your-mouth, firm flesh with only tiny seed chambers – completely without watery \"slime.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e This vigorous indeterminate tomato reaches a height of approx. 1.80 to 2 meters. Its foliage often appears somewhat delicate and hangs slightly – this is completely normal for this variety and not a sign of water deficiency! The fruits themselves are gigantic and often weigh between 200 and 500 grams. Due to this enormous weight, the plant must be well-supported and tied up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/b\u003e Its flawless, pointed heart shape and extremely thin skin make it a visual and haptic sensation. Since it has no deep grooves or ribs, it is wonderfully easy to cut into continuous, huge slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/b\u003e A real selling point is its yield: a single slice is often enough to cover an entire slice of bread or fill a burger!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eTraditionally, it is used strictly according to its ripeness for two completely different purposes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e1. Semi-ripe (\"Invaiato\"): For pure enjoyment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn Italy, for salads, they often don't wait until the oxheart is completely deep red and soft. It is traditionally harvested and eaten at the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"141\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eInvaiato\u003c\/i\u003e stage – i.e., when it is just turning from green to delicate pink-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eWhy?\u003c\/b\u003e At this stage, the dense flesh is extremely firm, almost crunchy, and still has a very slight, refreshing acidity that completely disappears when fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eClassic use:\u003c\/b\u003e Sliced wafer-thin or into thick slices as a pure \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"78\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003etomato salad (Insalata di Pomodori)\u003c\/b\u003e. Only first-class olive oil and some coarse sea salt are added. No vinegar, no onions, no frills – the tomato is the absolute star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e2. Fully ripe (Deep red): For hot dishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhen the oxheart on the vine has become deep red, heavy, and slightly soft to the touch, it blossoms in traditional warm cuisine. Since it contains hardly any water and seeds, it is a real problem solver here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePomodori Ripieni (Stuffed Tomatoes):\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its enormous size and stable, fleshy outer walls, it is the undisputed number 1 in Italy for stuffing. It is hollowed out and traditionally filled with risotto rice, herbs, garlic, and Parmesan. When baked in the oven, it does not collapse (unlike watery supermarket tomatoes) but retains its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eSugo \u0026amp; Passata (Sauce):\u003c\/b\u003e When cooking a tomato sauce, normal tomatoes often have to be cooked for hours until the excess water has evaporated. Not so with the Cuor di Bue! Since it consists almost entirely of \"flesh,\" it produces an incredibly creamy, thick, and aromatic pasta sauce in record time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003ePanzanella (Bread Salad):\u003c\/b\u003e Cut into coarse pieces, it is mixed with stale, toasted ciabatta bread, raw onions, and olive oil. The bread soaks up the pure, slightly sweet tomato juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003eDo it like in Italy: eat the oxheart semi-ripe and firm as a fine salad with some olive oil. And if you forget a tomato and it becomes very soft and red – cook the creamiest pasta sauce of your life from it, without hours of simmering!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d5d676d28df08b25\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eRecipe: Traditional Bamya (Oriental Okra Stew)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThis traditional Middle Eastern stew demonstrates why the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eCuor di Bue\u003c\/b\u003e is so indispensable in warm cuisine. For a truly creamy sauce without artificial thickening or tomato paste, you need a sun-ripened beefsteak tomato of exceptional quality. Because our oxheart tomato has almost no seeds and very little water, its flesh melts during cooking to form an irresistibly dense, sweet, and aromatic base.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e🌱 Shop Update:\u003c\/b\u003e Do you want to conjure up this dish entirely from your own harvest soon? Good news: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eStrong okra plants will also be available in my shop soon!\u003c\/b\u003e Keep an eye out and secure your own exotic heat-loving plant for your garden or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e600 g very ripe, fresh \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eCuor di Bue\u003c\/b\u003e tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e500 g fresh, young okra pods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e1 large onion (finely diced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e3 tbsp high-quality olive oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eJuice of ½ lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003e1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp coriander powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003eA good pinch of sea salt and black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptional:\u003c\/i\u003e 300 g lamb or beef cubes (for the traditional meat version)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrepare the tomatoes:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the most important step for the perfect sauce! Score the base of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eCuor di Bue\u003c\/b\u003e tomatoes crosswise, briefly blanch in boiling water, peel, and cut into coarse cubes. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003e(This is very easy with the delicate skin of the oxheart tomato).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrepare the okra:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash the okra pods and carefully trim off the hard stem end like a small cone, without opening the pod. Let soak for approx. 15 minutes in a bowl with water and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice, then rinse and drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSauté:\u003c\/b\u003e Heat the olive oil in a large pot. (If using meat, sear it now). Add the onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreate the sauce:\u003c\/b\u003e Add the cumin and coriander powder to the pot and roast briefly. Then add the prepared \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003eCuor di Bue\u003c\/b\u003e cubes. Stir everything well until the meaty tomato interior begins to melt and release juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSimmer:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently fold in the okra pods. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently over low heat with the lid closed for approx. 30–40 minutes. The oxheart tomato will now transform into a wonderfully creamy, deep red sauce in which the okra cooks to a buttery tenderness. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003e(Tip: Stir as little as possible during simmering so that the vegetables remain intact!)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTo soak up:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditionally, Bamya is served steaming hot with fluffy basmati rice or fresh flatbread – this way, not a drop of the fantastic tomato sauce is lost!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAs a fresh kick:\u003c\/b\u003e A dollop of cool natural yogurt and a few fresh coriander or mint leaves provide a wonderful contrast to the spicy stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55457486143873,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/1681633747019.jpg?v=1774194571","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/ochsenherz-tomate-cuor-di-bue","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}