Tomato Concasse

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and set aside.
2. 2
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. 3
   Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato with a knife.
4. 4
   Place prepared tomatoes in the pot of boiling water and cook until the skins begin to peel off, 10 to 40 seconds.
5. 5
   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. 6
   Cut each tomato in half crosswise and remove and discard the seeds; finely dice the flesh.