Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt)

The Bread with Tomato is a very easy to prepare traditional Catalan dish, perfect for sharing at breakfast or as a tapa.

The Bread with Tomato, known as pa amb tomàquet, is a typical dish from Catalan cuisine that combines crispy bread, fresh tomato, garlic, and olive oil in a simple and delicious preparation.

With simple ingredients like crunchy bread, ripe tomato, garlic, and olive oil, it results in a recipe full of flavor and tradition.

The key is to toast the bread well, rub it with garlic to enhance its aroma, and scrape it with fresh tomato to achieve a juicy texture. For a final touch, add extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, creating an irresistible combination that celebrates the simplicity and quality of its ingredients.

Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt)

Appetizers
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt)

8 Slices of country bread

3 Garlic cloves

1 kilogram of Tomatoes

Olive oil

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The slices of bread should be placed in the oven or toaster until they are well browned and crispy, ensuring a pleasant texture.

Step 2 : Allow the toasts to cool slightly.

Step 3 : Then, gently rub them with a garlic clove to intensify their flavor and add a special aroma.

Step 4 : Cut the tomatoes in half and carefully rub them over the toasts, allowing their pulp and juice to transfer to the bread, providing a fresh and juicy flavor.

Step 5 : Finally, drizzle the dish generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6 : Finally, present a simple, delicious, and flavorful preparation.

Video

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Toast the bread slices in the oven or toaster until they are well browned and crispy, letting them cool slightly. Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt) - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Gently rub each toast with a garlic clove to add aroma and flavor. Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt) - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Cut the tomatoes in half and rub them over the toasts, transferring their pulp and juice to the bread. Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt) - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve. Bread with Tomato (Pa Amb Tomaquèt) - Preparation - Step 4

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