How to Cut Tomatoes for Bruschetta

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Bruschetta, an Italian appetizer, is toasted bread topped with freshly-cut tomatoes combined with garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. The name derives from the Italian word "bruscare" which means "to roast over coals."

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Tomatoes
Sharp knife
Cutting board

Step 1

Wash tomatoes in cold water. mato.
Step 2

Cut the stem end off of each to
Step 3

Cut one tomato into thirds lengthwise. Gather the three pieces of the tomato back together. Cut the tomato across into chunks 1/8 to 1/4 inches wide. Repeat the 3 steps for the remaining tomatoes.

Tips & Warnings

Tomatoes should be soft, heavy and yield a bit to the touch. Size is no indicator of a tomato's taste or quality; small tomatoes can be just as delicious as larger ones.
Although tomatoes are available year round, summer is the true tomato season. Consider using canned tomatoes for your cooking during non-summer months.
Never buy tomatoes from a refrigerated grocery store shelf and do not refrigerate tomatoes at home. Temperatures below about 55 degrees leave a tomato less flavorful and give it an unappetizing, mealy consistency.

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