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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
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 166 kcal
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 15 fresh San Marzano tomatoes or similar size

Instructions

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  1. Start by removing the core of the tomatoes.
  2. Slice an X on the bottom of the tomatoes.
  3. Add the tomatoes to a pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 seconds.
  4. Once the peelings of the tomatoes start to come off, they’re done.
  5. Immediately transfer the tomatoes to an ice water bath and submerge them for 1 to 2 minutes or until chilled.
  6. Remove the tomatoes and peel them using your hands or a paring knife. They should peel right off.
  7. Slice the tomatoes in half.
  8. Push the seeds out or gently squeeze them to remove the seeds.
  9. Feel free to freeze the tomato seeds and use them in spaghetti sauce or beef stock.
  10. Dice the tomatoes.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 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: 2cups

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.