How to Peel a Tomato
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How to Peel a Tomato
Description
How to Peel a Tomato focuses on a straightforward technique to remove the tomato skin cleanly. The process involves preparing tomatoes by scoring an “X” on the bottom, then immersing them in boiling water just long enough to loosen the skin without cooking the flesh. Once removed, plunged into cold ice water, the skin separates easily and can be peeled off by hand. This method maintains the tomato's texture and flavor intact, making it suitable for dishes needing skinless tomatoes.
The brief blanching time ensures the tomatoes do not become mushy, preserving their firmness for cooking. This peeling method avoids wasting tomato flesh and is efficient for multiple tomatoes. It is especially useful when a recipe calls for peeled tomatoes to avoid a tough or bitter skin in the finished dish.
Use a paring knife for precise scoring and handle the tomatoes carefully when transferring to maintain their shape. This classic peeling technique saves time and effort compared to manual peeling and ensures even peeling without damaging the tomato.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring to a boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, fill a medium mixing bowl with cold water and few ice cubes.
- Using a sharp paring knife, score an “X” in the bottom of each tomato.
- When the water comes to a boil, drop 1-2 tomatoes into the saucepan. Before careful to not crowd the pot. Boil for 30-45 seconds.
- Using tongs, remove and plunge into ice water. Allow to sit for 1 minutes before removing to a plate.
- Skin should easily peel off the tomato.
- If you've tried this technique, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1166mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 4100IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 67.4mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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