To dice a cherry tomato, face it down, cut it in half lengthwise, give it a quarter turn, and then dice.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Prepare your tomato: Ensure the cherry tomato is clean. Place it on a cutting board stem side up (or down; orientation doesn't really matter for the initial cut).
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Halve the tomato: Carefully cut the tomato in half lengthwise with a sharp knife.
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Quarter Turn: Rotate the halved tomato 90 degrees (a quarter turn). This will position the cut side facing either up or down.
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Dice: Make slices along the length of the halves, and then slice across those strips to create small, diced pieces.
This technique provides a quick and efficient way to dice cherry tomatoes for salads, omelets, or other culinary applications.
