Tomato Concassee

Yield:  2 cups

Preparation time is 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 very ripe tomatoes
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Remove the stalk and score the tomatoes by making a cross over one end. Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for 15 to 30 seconds. Remove and peel immediately.
2. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the core and the seeds. Chop the remainder of the tomatoes into fine dice. Put it into a wide pan (to allow maximum evaporation) and bring to a simmer over a medium heat.
3. Stir with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until all the moisture released evaporates. Season to taste with salt and pepper.