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Sunday, December 04, 2011

one tablespoon

Dunno if they have this type of thing in the States, but I love Japan because they have things like this.

You don't need to open a whole can of tomato paste, a packet is 1 tablespoon.

Sure, it isn't environmentally friendly, but when you only need 1 tablespoon for a recipe, it sure is convenient.

In fact, if I were to buy a can of tomato paste it would probably cost me more because I've only seen cans of tomato paste at the import markets.

This box has 6 packets and was only 158 yen, what a deal.
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14 comments:

  1. Dennis K.2:26 AM, December 04, 2011

    My unused tomato paste would often go to waste. This is smart.

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  2. Abigail (aka Mamatouille)2:27 AM, December 04, 2011

    I used to have a love/hate relationship with those tomato paste packets! Very convenient but there were times when I did need a whole jar. I think (maybe?) I used to buy a bulk container of tomato paste cans from Costco in Osaka and have them on hand, but I used these one T packets for everyday use. And now sometimes I get really frustrated in American supermarkets because there is nothing similar.

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  3. Anonymous2:54 AM, December 04, 2011

    That is such a great idea. I am always forced to think of ways to use the rest of my tomato paste before it goes bad. I would love to be able to buy it like that.

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  4. Jpaan Australia10:06 AM, December 04, 2011

    Yes, we have this in Australia now. It is a good idea for a small amount of tomato paste. We still use quite a lot so prefer the jar which we keep fresh by topping up with good olive oil.

    Japan Australia

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  5. Barbara3:05 PM, December 04, 2011

    Great idea. I haven't seen them here in Australia.

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  6. The Little Foodie5:44 PM, December 04, 2011

    I think that's smart too. Except I want it to have 3 Tbsp. That's usually what I need.

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  7. K and S6:02 PM, December 04, 2011

    This is definitely for you then Dennis :)

    Abigail, I think more Japanese recipes only use 1 tablespoon, which would get frustrating in America.

    I hope you get something like this where you live Anon :)

    Interesting J-A!

    Thanks Barbara, hopefully one day soon they will be in Australia :)

    Hope you can find something close to your needs Little Foodie :)

    Take care everyone!
    Kat

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  8. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake10:20 PM, December 04, 2011

    Oh, these would be so handy! I can find a tube of tomato paste, but I still have to toss it before it's all gone~

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  9. Deb in Hawaii10:51 AM, December 05, 2011

    It's a great idea. I buy the tubes for the same reason--I waste the cans and never get around to freezing the extra so it goes bad. ;-)

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  10. K and S12:25 PM, December 05, 2011

    ooh yeah, I had forgotten about the tube type Lizzy & Deb :)

    Take care you two.
    Kat

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  11. Rowena5:25 PM, December 05, 2011

    I'm a tomato tube paste user too. Odd how I can go through lots of tomato sauce and canned tomatoes, but the paste lasts forever!

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  12. K and S4:18 PM, December 06, 2011

    totally forgot about the tube type Rowena :p

    indeed K!

    Take care you two.
    Kat

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  13. KirkK2:42 AM, December 07, 2011

    Hi Kat - I've started buying tubes of double concentrated tomato paste and will use that unless I know I'm going to need an entire can.

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  14. K and S8:17 AM, December 07, 2011

    I hope this product goes worldwide Kirk :)

    Take care.
    Kat

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