__You may believe that peeling tomatoes is somewhat complicated. Keep reading and I'll show you it's not. Instead, peeling tomatoes is very simple if you do it by following these easy steps.
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To compensate for the "extra little job," you can enjoy sauces and soups with a unique texture, while preserving the taste of this delicious ingredient that is always present in our table, especially during summer time. Take a look at the pictures below and you'll see why I say there is nothing easier than to peel a tomato.
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Rinse...
Rinse your tomatoes well.
Make a shallow incision...
With a paring knife, make a very shallow cross slit around the tomato skin.
Remove the stem...
With the same knife, remove the stem of each tomato and core it.
Blanch...
Dip the tomatoes in boiling water. Banche them, 3-4 at a time, for a minute. You don't want to cook them, some don't over boil them.
Out of the boiling water...
With a spoon, carefully take the tomatoes out of the boiling water.
Chill...
Place the tomatoes in a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking.
Drain...
Drain the tomatoes in a pasta colander.
Peel...
Using your fingers, peel the tomatoes as if they were a banana.
Ready!
Don't tell me peeling tomatoes isn't an easy task!
Discard the skin...
Discard the skin and use your tomatoes!
