Fresh vegetables | Tomatoes - Eggplants - Peppers | Le Delas
Fresh vegetables | Tomatoes - Eggplants - Peppers
Tomato No. 2 is a large variety (67 to 82 mm in diameter), appreciated by professionals for its versatility and juicy flesh. It is the traditional tomato for stuffing. Bright red in colour, it has smooth skin and a regular shape. It is carefully selected by Le Delas, your wholesaler in Rungis, for its consistent quality, good texture and balanced flavour, essential criteria for use in catering.
Culinary uses:
► Stuffed tomatoes: its size and regular shape make it perfect for stuffing and roasting in the oven, whether with meat, rice or vegetables.
► Sauces and coulis: its juicy flesh also makes it a good candidate for sauces. Cooked with garlic, onions and aromatic herbs, it serves as a base for many dishes, from pasta to stews.
► Carpaccios and burgers: thinly sliced, it adds freshness to your burgers, sandwiches or vegetable carpaccios.
Storage and preparation tips:
These tomatoes are best stored at room temperature to preserve their flavour and texture. Avoid placing them in the refrigerator, as the cold alters their taste. They are available at the Rungis store and for delivery throughout France and abroad.
This product is fresh red pepper, sold by the kilo. It is an essential fruit vegetable in Mediterranean and international cuisine. Red pepper is pepper that has reached full maturity. It is characterised by a sweet and fruity flavour, much less bitter than green pepper, and by its bright colour, which adds an aesthetic touch to dishes.
Professional culinary uses:
Red peppers are an essential ingredient in cooking due to their taste, colour and texture:
► Garnishes and hot dishes: Crucial for ratatouilles, vegetable stir-fries, fajitas, curries and stews. Their sweetness goes well with meat and spices.
► Stuffed: Their shape makes them easy to stuff, offering a popular vegetarian or meat option.
► Salads and cold starters: Excellent raw, cut into strips, for mixed salads, raw vegetable platters or tapas.
► Roasted and grilled: Ideal for roasting or grilling. Once peeled, it makes delicious strips of marinated peppers (peppers a la brasa).
Storage and preparation tips:
► Storage: Fresh product. Store in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator (ideally between 8∘C and 10∘C) to maintain firmness.
► Preparation: Peppers should be washed and cored (seeds and white parts removed) before use.
Green peppers are crunchy and slightly bitter vegetables harvested before they are fully ripe. They are one of the most versatile peppers in cooking, prized for their firm texture that holds up well when cooked. They are sold by the kilo according to your needs and professional uses.
Green peppers are a staple in cuisines around the world. They are excellent for adding colour and crunch to salads, ratatouilles, vegetable stir-fries and stuffings. Their herbaceous flavour pairs perfectly with grilled meats, Mediterranean stews and Mexican or Asian-inspired dishes.
Storage and preparation tips:
Peppers should be stored in a cool, dry place to preserve their firmness. It is recommended that they be consumed quickly after purchase. For optimal use, they can be roasted in the oven or over a flame to easily remove the skin, making them more digestible.
