Pan Con Tomate

Ethnic/National Origin: Spain
Meal Type: Side Dish
Allergy Info.: Unknown
Submitted by: Rosa Salgado-Rodriguez
What it means to you?

Pa amb tomàquet (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpa m tuˈmakət]; lit. 'bread with tomato') is a traditional food of Catalan, Aragonese and Balearic cuisine. Pa amb tomàquet is considered a staple of Catalan cuisine and identity.

It consists of bread, which may or may not be toasted, with tomato rubbed over and seasoned with olive oil and salt.

It is considered one of the typical examples that define the Mediterranean diet, extended as a traditional recipe throughout the Catalan Countries.

Ingredients
  • 1
    piece
    Bread (hearty, toasted bread)
  • 4
    piece
    Tomatoes
  • 1
    oz
    Olive Oil, extra virgin
  • 1
    pinch
    Sea Salt
  • 1
    piece
    Prosciutto (optional)
  • 1
    Garlic (clove)
Preparation:
  1. Slice the bread to a medium thickness. Spread the slices on a cookie sheet and toast them in the oven at 250%f for 5-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
  2. Rub the raw garlic on the toasted bread while its still warm.
  3. While the bread is toasting, wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut them in half and grate them using a box grater, discarding the stem and skins.
  4. Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the grated tomato.
  5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the bread, and top with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt.
  6. Optional, top with a slice of prosciutto.