Pan con tomate
spanishSlices of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with grated fresh tomato.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bread
- 1 garlic clove(s)
- 2 tomato(es)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch(es) salt
Instructions
- 1Cut the bread into slices about 1 to 2 cm thick.
- 2Toast the bread slices in the oven or in a toaster.
- 3Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half.
- 4Grate the tomatoes on a coarse grater, collecting the pulp in a bowl, or use a blender to get a purée.
- 5Peel the garlic clove and cut it in half.
- 6Lightly rub the garlic over each toasted bread slice to add a subtle garlic flavor.
- 7Spread the tomato pulp over the toasted bread slices.
- 8Drizzle with a little olive oil.
- 9Season with salt to taste.
- 10Serve immediately, while the bread is still crispy.
About this dish
Pan con tomate is a classic of Spanish cuisine, particularly iconic in Catalonia. This simple, flavorful dish consists of slices of toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with grated fresh tomato. The bread, often a baguette or country loaf, is lightly drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil before being seasoned with salt and sometimes pepper. It is sometimes enriched with cured ham or cheese for an extra touch. Pan con tomate is appreciated for its freshness and simplicity, highlighting the quality of the ingredients. It is often served as tapas, as a starter, or as an accompaniment to main dishes. Originating from Catalonia, it is a perfect example of Spanish culinary philosophy, which values authentic flavors and quality produce.
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