How to Peel and Seed a Tomato
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5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
22 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Peel and Seed a Tomato
Description
How to Peel and Seed a Tomato shows a simple blanching technique to remove tomato skin cleanly. An "X" cut at the base allows the skin to loosen in boiling water, while the ice bath halts cooking and preserves texture. Afterwards, cutting the tomato equatorially and gently squeezing removes seeds effectively. This process is helpful for preparing tomatoes for recipes that call for smooth texture without skins or seeds, such as sauces, salsas, or salads. Using this method ensures easier peeling than using a knife alone and results in a tomato with minimized seeds for a cleaner flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tomato or as needed
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water, bring to a boil.
- Cut an “X” in the bottom of each tomato, just deep enough to penetrate the skin.
- Prepare a bowl of water with ice.
- Place the tomato carefully into the boiling water and simmer for one minute.
- Remove the tomato and place in the ice bath.
- When cool enough to handle, peel the skin; it should remove very easily.
- Cut the tomato in half (equatorially), gently squeeze the tomato to remove the seeds
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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