How To Blanch Tomatoes
Blanching is a cooking process wherein the food substance, usually a vegetable or fruit, is plunged into boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval, and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water to halt the cooking process. Today let us learn how to blanch tomatoes at home. Method Wash the tomatoes well. Using a sharp knife, cut an "x" at the bottom of the tomatoes for easier peeling. Bring water to boil. Place the tomatoes gently in the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. (The time varies depending upon the size of the fruit). The smaller ones take lesser time. After 2 minutes, switch off the heat. Immediately remove the tomatoes with a slotted ladle and place it in cold water for 30 seconds.This is done to prevent it from getting cooked further. Remove it from cold water and peel the skin gently. To de-seed, cut each tomato in half and scoop out the seeds. Discard the seeds. Blend it to a puree. ...