Topic · Chef’s Techniques: Mise en Place & Cooking Methods
How to Core, Julienne and Dice a Tomato
A classic preparation for garnishes and salsas: the tomato is cored and seeded, then cut into strips and fine dice.
Key points
- Remove the core with the tip of the knife.
- Quarter the tomato and remove the seeds and pulp.
- Cut the flesh into julienne, then across into dice.

