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How to peel tomatoes using a flame
The classic and most usual way to peel tomatoes is by plunging them first into boiling water, then into cold.
But there is another method, "flame peeling", which is quicker than boiling water as it bursts the tomato skins open very rapidly. Here is how to do it.
But there is another method, "flame peeling", which is quicker than boiling water as it bursts the tomato skins open very rapidly. Here is how to do it.
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Last modified on: July 17th 2019
For 4 tomatoes, you will need:
- 1
4 tomatoes - Total weight: 400 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
15 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
Cut a cross in the top of 4 tomatoes.
Stage 2
Stick a tomato on a fork.
Stage 3
Hold in the flame, turning it round slowly until...
Stage 4 - ⌛ 4 min.
...the skin bursts, which takes about 10 seconds.
Do this with all the tomatoes.
Do this with all the tomatoes.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 4 min.
The peel should now be easy to peel off and can be discarded.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Cut round, remove and discard the hard part in the top of each tomato.
Stage 7
Your tomatoes are now ready for use in your recipe.
Remarks
As you will have gathered, you need a suitable flame source: a gas hob burner or torch in the kitchen, or a barbecue (good if you are outdoors in summer, preparing one of these delicious salads.
This method has many advantages: it is quicker of course, but the flavour is also better, as none of the tomatoes' delicate flavour is lost by soaking in water.
This method has many advantages: it is quicker of course, but the flavour is also better, as none of the tomatoes' delicate flavour is lost by soaking in water.
Keeping: Should be used the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 1 g RDI=2 % | 4 g RDI=2 % | 0 g | 20 kcal RDI=1 % | 84 kJ RDI=1 % |
| Per tomatoe | 1 g RDI=2 % | 4 g RDI=2 % | 0 g | 20 kcal RDI=1 % | 84 kJ RDI=1 % |
| Whole recipe | 4 g RDI=6 % | 16 g RDI=6 % | 0 g | 80 kcal RDI=4 % | 335 kJ RDI=4 % |
How much will it cost?
For 4 tomatoes
1.60 €
Per tomatoe
0.40 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Tomato
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