Tomato Concasse

1. Stage

Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and set aside.

2. Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3. Stage

Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato with a knife.

4. Stage

Place prepared tomatoes in the pot of boiling water and cook until the skins begin to peel off, 10 to 40 seconds.

5. Stage

Transfer tomatoes to the bowl of ice water and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel the skin off each tomato.

6. Stage

Cut each tomato in half crosswise and remove and discard the seeds; finely dice the flesh.