Tomato Concasse

Elevate your culinary creations with Tomato Concassé, a versatile French cooking technique that transforms ripe tomatoes into a refined base for endless recipes. This quick and simple process involves blanching, peeling, seeding, and dicing the tomatoes to unlock their pure, unadulterated flavor and luscious texture. Perfect for sauces, soups, bruschetta, or as a savory garnish, this classic preparation highlights the natural sweetness and vibrancy of fresh tomatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes, Tomato Concassé is not only a staple for elevating your kitchen skills but also a must-know method for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
• 2 liters Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt (optional, for blanching water)
• 10 pieces Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of salt, if desired, to season the water.

Step 2

While the water is heating, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and adding the ice cubes.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, gently score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato. This will make it easier to peel the skin after blanching.

Step 4

Carefully place the scored tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch them for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until you see the skin starting to peel away from the flesh.

Step 5

Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the tomatoes to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process.

Step 6

Once the tomatoes have cooled in the ice bath (about 1 minute), remove them and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 7

Peel the skin off the tomatoes, starting at the scored 'X'. The skin should come off easily. Discard the skins.

Step 8

Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and gently squeeze to remove the seeds. You can use a small spoon to scoop out any stubborn seeds if needed.

Step 9

Dice the peeled and seeded tomatoes into small, even pieces or chop them roughly, depending on your preference and recipe requirements.

Step 10

Use the concassé immediately in your desired dish, or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2826.5 grams (2826.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	89

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2288mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 19.20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5.90g	21%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 4.40g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 1166mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.7%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 74.3%