Don’t just grab any tomato. Roma tomatoes are your weapon of choice. They have less water. More pulp. Less drama.
If you find heirloom tomatoes at the farmer’s market? Grab them. They’re ugly and perfect. Like that stray cat who became a family pet.
Cherry tomatoes work too. But you’ll need to roast them first. Give them a hot bath in the oven. They’ll caramelize into little flavor nuggets.
How to Prep a Fresh Tomato (No Drama Required)
Cut an X on the bottom. Drop it in boiling water for 30 seconds. Watch the skin peel away like a shy snake shedding its clothes.
Then dice them. Big chunks. Don’t be a perfectionist. This isn’t a cooking show. It’s a chili party.
Keep the seeds. I know. Some chefs say remove them. They’re wrong. The seeds add a subtle bitterness. That bitterness is what makes chili adult.
