Tastes even better if made the real Catalan way. Only rub the tomato on the bread.
Spanish-Style Toast with Tomato (Pan Con Tomate)
This snack calls for good-quality olive oil and a ripe tomato.
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Credit: André Baranowski
1 6" piece of baguette,
halved lengthwise
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 very ripe large tomato
Coarse sea salt, to taste
1. Heat oven to 500˚. Put bread on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Rub garlic over cut surface of bread and drizzle with oil.
2. Put a box grater into a large bowl and grate tomato over largest holes, discarding skin. Spoon grated tomato onto toast and sprinkle with sea salt.
SERVES 2
Ratings & Reviews (3)
In Barcelona, they rub the tomato into the bread until only the peel is left. It's wonderful.
If this recipe had the Catalan name "pa amb tomàquet", I would expect the tomato to be rubbed on the bread. Since it is instead titled "pan con tomate", this recipe is completely authentic. I live in Madrid and toasted bread with tomato puree (often served on the side) is commonly eaten for breakfast, merienda, or as a tapa. It's even better with cured ham or cheese on top. Yum.
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