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Tomato Concassé Recipe
Learn the classic French technique of Tomato Concassé to properly peel, seed, and dice fresh tomatoes for recipes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
166 kcal
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 15 San Marzano tomato or similar size, fresh
Instructions
- Start by removing the core of the tomatoes.
- Slice an X on the bottom of the tomatoes.
- Add the tomatoes to a pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Once the peelings of the tomatoes start to come off, they’re done.
- Immediately transfer the tomatoes to an ice water bath and submerge them for 1 to 2 minutes or until chilled.
- Remove the tomatoes and peel them using your hands or a paring knife. They should peel right off.
- Slice the tomatoes in half.
- Push the seeds out or gently squeeze them to remove the seeds.
- Feel free to freeze the tomato seeds and use them in spaghetti sauce or beef stock.
- Dice the tomatoes.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make these up to 2 days ahead for freshness.
- How to Store: Cover the tomato concassé and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will freeze well, covered, for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for one day or until it is thawed.
- Do not overcook the tomatoes, or they will become waterlogged.
- Remove the tomatoes from the ice water bath when cooled, or they will become waterlogged.
- Be sure the water is at a full rolling boil before adding the tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Sodium
46mg
(2%)
Potassium
2.186mg
(0%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
7.684IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
126mg
(140%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 2.186mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 7.684IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 126mg | 140% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.