Peeling a tomato: Plunge a tomato into 2 cups of boiling…
““Peeling a tomato: Plunge a tomato into 2 cups of boiling water, leaving it submerged for 1 minute. Meanwhile get a bowl of ice water ready. After 1 minute has passed, place the tomato into the ice water. Leave for another minute. The skin should be easy to take off.””
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A quick method to loosen tomato skin using a brief hot‑water blanch and ice‑water shock.
In simple terms: Blanch tomatoes briefly then shock in ice water to peel easily.
Use hot‑water blanching for fast tomato peeling.
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When to use this quote
- making sauces
- salads
- preserving
- home cooking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does temperature change affect tomato skin?
- Can this method work for other fruits?
Requires precise timing; over‑cooking makes skin stick.