Tomato is good and everyone likes it. What is not very cool, especially in some recipes, is the skin of the tomato. This is because when it is not removed, the texture and taste of the dish can suffer serious consequences.
Thinking about it and to help you get rid of this little culinary bug, we have gathered in this post easy tips and tricks on how to remove the tomato skin. Follow:
Why peel the tomato?
After all, what do you need to skin the tomato for? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that? There are three possible answers to this question.
The first one has to do with the recipe that will be prepared. Some tomato-based dishes, such as sauces and soups, simply do not match the fibrous texture of the fruit's skin, not to mention that it hinders the cooking process, as it does not come apart. The result is a non-homogeneous recipe that loses in flavor and quality.
The second reason why you should remove the skin from tomatoes is because of pesticides. Everyone knows that this is one of the most poisonous bombed foods in commercial agriculture.
According to Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), tomatoes are among the three foods with the highest rate of contamination by pesticides, alongside strawberries and our lettuce each day.
It is worth mentioning that Anvisa's analyzes prove the use of toxic substances in tomatoes that have already been banned in Brazil. Alias, just to remember, Brazil is the country that most uses pesticides in the world.
And do you know where the pesticide is, for the most part? Impregnated in the skin and skin of food. That is why it is so important to wash and even remove the entire peel of the tomato, that way you eliminate the excessive consumption of pesticides in your food.
Last, but not least, is the third reason why skin the tomato. The thin skin that covers the fruit can cause heartburn and poor digestion, especially in people who suffer from gastritis.
So let's learn how to skin the tomato?
How to skin the raw tomato: tricks and tips
How to skin the tomato on the stove
A very practical and quick way to remove the skin of the tomato is directly in the mouth of the stove. The process here is quite simple. You just need to prick the tomato with a fork in the part where the fruit handle is.
Then place the tomato over the fire in the mouth of the stove, turning it slowly for about 30 seconds.
Do not put the tomato too close to the fire to avoid cooking it. When you notice that the peel is curling or breaking, remove the tomato from the heat and wait a few seconds until you can touch it without burning yourself.
Then just pull the skin and that's it. The tomato is already peeled.
Although simple, this technique is not recommended for when you need to peel many tomatoes at once. In that case, prefer the tips listed below.
How to skin the tomato in hot water
This second technique, also known as whitening, is one of the most efficient, practical and quick, especially when you have a lot of tomatoes to remove the skin.
The process is based on two stages: the first is to heat the tomatoes in hot water and the second is to cool them in ice water.
Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, make small cuts in the X-shaped tomato on the opposite side of the handle.
Then place them in the pot with the water already boiling. Wait for about a minute or until you notice that the skin is starting to curl and loosen. Remove them from the water, immediately immersing them in a bowl with very cold water. Let the tomatoes rest in the ice bath for the same time they will be cooking.
Then just remove them with the help of a slotted spoon. Place them on a board and remove the skins that, at this point, should come out quite easily.
Tip: do not leave the tomatoes in the boiling water for a long time, so you prevent them from cooking.
How to skin the tomato with the knife
You can also choose to peel the tomato with the help of a knife or a peeler suitable for tomatoes. Bearing in mind that common vegetable peelers are not suitable for peeling tomatoes, since the soft and soft pulp of the fruit does not fit the blade of these peelers.
Another important detail: to remove the skin of the tomato with the knife it is important to have a very sharp knife, otherwise the task will be much more difficult than it looks.
With the knife or peeler in hand, remove the skin from the tomato. Do this in a similar way to peeling an apple, for example.
Take care not to cut yourself and also take care not to remove the excess pulp and waste tomato.
How to skin the tomato in the microwave
The tomato skin can also be easily removed in the microwave. Here, the process is very similar to that of the stove, the difference is that you will take them to the microwave.
Start by making cross-shaped cuts in the “butt” of the tomatoes. Then place them in a dish or dish (no water needed). Turn the microwave on at high power for 30 seconds.
Observe if the skin has started to loosen and curl, if not, return a few more seconds to the device.
When the skin is curled or starting to lift, place the tomatoes on a cutting board and remove the skin. Just be careful not to burn yourself.
How to skin the tomato in the oven
If the microwave can be used to peel the tomato, so can the oven. The process is the same, but it takes longer.
Make x-cuts in the tomatoes and arrange them on a baking sheet. Heat the oven and place the tomatoes for about 15 minutes at medium temperature.
Remove them when you notice that the skin is starting to wrinkle. Transfer them to a board and pull the skin.
How to use skinless tomatoes
Now that you know how to peel the tomato comes the question: where to use peeled tomatoes? (yes, this is how skinless tomatoes are known).
The peeled tomato is super indicated for the preparation of full-bodied sauces used, in general, in the accompaniment of pasta, such as pasta, lasagna, gnocchi and ravioli.
You can even take advantage of the harvest time to buy a good amount of tomatoes and make sauce to freeze. So, you have natural sauce and ready to be used whenever you need, getting rid of those industrialized tomato masses full of additives at once.
Peeled tomatoes can also be used to increase fish, meat and chicken stews and stews.
Another good way to use skinless tomatoes is to prepare hot soups and broths, perfect for winter days.
And to close with a golden key try using the peeled tomatoes to cover homemade pizzas. You will see the difference in taste.
And then, ready to peel the tomatoes out of your house and make incredible recipes?
