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Pro Technique for Peeling Tomatoes
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A professional technique for peeling tomatoes to make them juicier and saucier, perfect for dishes like the classic Chinese tomato and egg.
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Serves 4
easy
Sauce / Dressing / Flavoured Butter
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Ingredients
- tomatoes - watch the video to see (ripe, score an X from the bottom to the top)
- water - watch the video to see (piping hot, for submerging tomatoes)
- ice water - watch the video to see (optional, for cooling tomatoes after peeling)
Instructions
- Score the Tomatoes: With a sharp knife, score an X from the bottom to the top of the tomato.
- Submerge in Hot Water: Fully submerge the scored tomatoes in piping hot water. Wait for about 30 seconds or until the peel starts to curl away from the cuts.
- Peel the Tomatoes: Remove the tomatoes from the hot water. Optionally, cool them in a bowl of ice water before peeling. Peel back the skin with a knife.
