Basic Tomato Preparation
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Peel
Peeling fresh tomatoes is not necessary, unless the fruit is
to be cooked.
Heat causes skins to slip away from the flesh, so it is best
to peel a tomato before adding it to a heated dish. To peel
fresh tomatoes, submerge them in a bowl of boiling water for
about 30 seconds. Transfer to cold water and the skins will
slip off.
Seed
Scrape seeds away from the flesh with a pointed utensil,
such as a grapefruit spoon, being careful not to puncture
skin.
NOTE: Tomato seeds contain significant nutritional qualities
and few recipes are affected by seeds. Avoid seeding if
possible.
Slice
Using a serrated knife, slice tomatoes lengthwise, rather
than crosswise, to retain juice.
Stuff
Cut off stem end and scoop out seeds and pulp with sharp
utensil, such as a grapefruit spoon, being careful not to
puncture skin. Sprinkle the cavity lightly with salt and
turn upside down on a paper towel to drain.
Stew
Place peeled whole or cut-up tomatoes in a saucepan without
water. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar; add
diced onion or green pepper, if
desired. Simmer, tightly covered, over low heat until done,
10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Broil
Remove core, halve crosswise or slice. Dot with butter;
sprinkle with salt,
pepper or other seasonings. Broil until tomatoes are tender
and topping is
lightly browned.
Bake
Halve crosswise, dot with butter and season as desired. Bake
in hot oven
(425 F) 10 to 15 minutes.
Microwave
Prepare as directed above for baking and microwave on high
(100% Power) 3 to
4 minutes for four halves; 5 to 6 minutes for six to eight
halves.
Tomato Equivalents
3 to 4 medium tomatoes weigh about 1 pound. 1 pound of fresh
tomatoes,
peeled and seeded, will produce about 1 1/2 cups pulp.
Serving Tips
*Use ripe, red tomatoes first; they have the most flavor.
*Fully ripe tomatoes will be firm, but will give slightly to
gentle palm
pressure.
*To peel, submerge tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds,
then plunge
into cold water, drain and slip off skins.
*Sharpen tomato slicing utensils regularly.
*Do not seed tomatoes; seeds contain significant nutritional
benefits.
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