Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. 2
   With a paring knife, cut out the core of the tomato.
3. 3
   Turn the tomato over and cross slash the bottom of the tomato.
4. 4
   Immerse the tomato in boiling water for about 10 seconds, depending on the ripeness, or until the skin starts to curl and blister.
5. 5
   Remove the tomatoes from the water and shock in an ice-bath.
6. 6
   Using a knife, peel the skin off the tomatoes.
7. 7
   To seed the tomato, gently squeeze the seeds out.
8. 8
   For concaise, using a French knife, cut the tomato in half, slice, and roughly chop.