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.