Skinless tomatoes are easy to prepare and perfect for making tomato sauce. Simply sauté a finely chopped onion in a little olive oil, add roughly chopped, peeled tomatoes, season and cook until reduced to a thick sauce.
Step 1
Using a sharp knife, lightly score the base of the tomatoes with a cross.
Step 2
Place the tomatoes in a pan or bowl and cover with freshly boiled water. Leave for 3-4 minutes, or until the skins begin to wrinkle and split.
Step 3
Plunge the tomatoes into a bowl of iced water to reduce their temperature.
Step 4
Carefully peel away the skins with your fingers.
Juicy English tomatoes are really versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways.
Try this...
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- Make an open sandwich with seeded bread, topped with Parma ham, sliced Capri tomatoes, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.