Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Sun-dried Tomato Paste
Discover the best flavour pairings for sun-dried tomato paste based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.
Sun-dried tomato paste is defined by the unmistakable flavours of tomato and porcini, but beneath its umami surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: burnt, glutamate, and even hints of garlic contribute remarkable depth. And the true alchemy of the kitchen begins when we seek out partners that allow these individual notes to truly sing, to harmonise in unexpected and delightful ways.
To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the marine, savory dimethyl sulfide in salmon can carry sun-dried tomato paste, and how caper's saline notes forge a beautiful synergy with its green sweetness.
Flavour Profile Of Sun-dried Tomato Paste Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Sun-dried tomato paste: Tomatoey, Porcini, Burnt, Allicin, Glutamic, Oyster, Thyme, Asparagus, Molasses, Violet, Allspice, Peaty, Sage, Bay leaf, Rosemary, Leather, Acetic, Butyric, Raspberry, Raisin, Koji, Poultry, Caramel, Balsam, Hibiscus, Tobacco, Basil, Charred, Blackberry, Capsicum, Potato, Bovine, Hickory
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. acidic, vegetal, and maillard) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.
The Art of Flavour Pairing
To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.
The Flavours That Harmonise With Tomato Notes
Strength of Association Between Flavours
The flavours most associated with tomato notes are: Seaweed, Asparagus, Saline, Spinach, Leafy, Mustard, Starch, Fishy, Penicillium, Wheat, Seedy, Resin, Eucalyptus, Squash, Oceanic.
Our analysis reveals a strong connection between tomato and brine flavours. Since sun-dried tomato paste has a distinct tomatoey flavour, try pairing it with the briney flavours of caper.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing sun-dried tomato paste with caper.
Harmonious Flavours Of Sun-dried Tomato Paste
Just as our analysis showed that tomato and seaweedy flavours tend to pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in sun-dried tomato paste. For instance, the porcini notes of sun-dried tomato paste are strongly associated with rice-like and cabbagy notes.
The aroma accents complementary to the various accents of sun-dried tomato paste can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Sun-dried Tomato Paste And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Sun-dried tomato paste: Tomatoey, Porcini, Burnt, Allicin, Glutamic, Oyster, Thyme, Asparagus, Molasses, Violet, Allspice, Peaty, Sage, Bay leaf, Rosemary, Leather, Acetic, Butyric, Raspberry, Raisin, Koji, Poultry, Caramel, Balsam, Hibiscus, Tobacco, Basil, Charred, Blackberry, Capsicum, Potato, Bovine, Hickory
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of salmon offers many of the aromas complementary to sun-dried tomato paste, including seaweed and cucumber accents. Because the flavour profile of salmon has many of the of the features that are complementary to sun-dried tomato paste, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Salmon Are Represented By Longer Bars
Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Salmon: Oceanic, Fishy, Seaweed, Cucumber, Porcini, Adipose, Asparagus, Proteolytic, Iron, Oleic, Saline, Fungus, Gamey, Mouldy, Copper, Parsnip, Oyster, Spinach, Walnut, Buttery, Ovine, Mustard, Potato, Grassy, Ginger, Chestnut, Glutamic, Rice, Olivey, Capsaicin, Squash
The chart above shows the unique profile of salmon across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with sun-dried tomato paste.
Recipes That Pair Sun-dried Tomato Paste With Salmon
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aroma accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of sun-dried tomato paste, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
Sun-dried Tomato Paste's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients
Sun-dried tomato paste's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Floral
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of sun-dried tomato paste, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to sun-dried tomato paste.
What To Drink With Sun-dried Tomato Paste
The rice notes in sake make it a perfect pairing with sun-dried tomato paste. Likewise, the rice flavours in genmaicha tea create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of sun-dried tomato paste below.
How Flavonomics Works
We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.
Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.
Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.
We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.
These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Sun-dried tomato paste), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.
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