Tomato Concasse

By HeatherS

Add to Bearnaise Sauce to make Choron Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 4 lb. ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 cups diced canned tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan bring water to a boil; add tomatoes. Cook 20 to 30 seconds. Remove tomatoes; plunge into ice water. Peel, seed and finely chop tomatoes. In large frying pan heat olive Oil until hot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Add salt, pepper, bay leaves and chopped tomatoes. Reduce heat io medium: simmer 3 to 5 minutes to blend flavors. Remove bay leaves. 4 cups.