Cut around inside of tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch border. Use a spoon to scoop out flesh and seeds from inside of tomatoes, scooping out any remaining liquid and leaving bottom of tomatoes intact ...
They are the larval form of Manduca sexta, the tobacco hornworm. They are feasting on one of the two heirloom tomato varieties Ngumbi is using in the experiment: Cherokee purple and striped German.
Peppers, aubergines and potatoes hail from the same family as the tomato and complement each other well. For maximum flavour, it's better to leave both the skin and the seeds and surrounding jelly ...
Stir in chile flakes, fennel seeds and pepper and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer until flavors meld but still juicy, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt. Spoon grits into ...