Popcorn Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Anyone got any good idea on how to do this successfully? I ended up getting rid of half my tomatoes with the skin yesterday. They did go to the chooks, but nevertheless, I could have done with making a better job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Pour boiling water on them for a minute or two then the skin should just slip off! Good luck, chuckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I do this, but cut a little cross in the tops first: This usually starts to peel when I've dropped them in a bowl of boiled water and gives you an easy way to peel it.... it sometimes peels itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Forgot to add the bit about the cut Annie . Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I drop them into a pan of boiling water for 30 secs and then into really cold water. Works quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Anyone got any good idea on how to do this successfully? I ended up getting rid of half my tomatoes with the skin yesterday. They did go to the chooks, but nevertheless, I could have done with making a better job. I can never get this to work either - will try the tips above though - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Oohh, thanks Kate and Annie! It sounds so obvious, now you mention the boiling water. I've been trying to make tomato sauce for some bolognase and made a right mess of it Will get a fresh batch this afternoon and give it another go. Jackie - makes a good weaning recipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Not sure I should admit this - I just leave the skins on or used tinned tomatoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 So do I Tina, life's too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 I do for our adult meals too, but Stefan is too young to tackle skins at the minute, although after my poor skinning effort the other day I did use a tin in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Lakeland do a special knife for peeling tomatoes - it takes a very thin peeling off. http://www.lakeland.co.uk - type tomato peeler into Find a Product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks Lesely. I notice it has my other demon in the background too. Peeling Kiwi fruit is a disaster area in our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks Lesely. I notice it has my other demon in the background too. Peeling Kiwi fruit is a disaster area in our house. Don't bother with the peeling - just cut in half then scoop out with a spoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I cannot abide Kiwi Fruit!!!!!!! Absolutely yukkable. Bleurghhhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
