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"Pan con Tomate" in a bowl

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Heirloom Tomatoes
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Dominique Fry's Notes: This is a twist to the traditional Spanish tapa Pan con Tomate (Tomato Bread) which is one of the simplest and most famous dishes from Cataluña. The original recipe is simply bread rubbed...
This is a twist to the traditional Spanish tapa Pan con Tomate (Tomato Bread) which is one of the simplest and most famous dishes from Cataluña. The original recipe is simply bread rubbed with fresh garlic and ripe tomato, then drizzled with olive oil and a bit of salt. It can be eaten by itself, but is often topped with cured ham (Jamon Serrano). The bread bites soaked with the sweet juice of the Heirloom tomatoes complemented by the cured ham saltiness makes a perfect dish to be paired with grilled meat, roasted chicken or simply a glass of wine.

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Serves 4

1/2 fresh baguette or rustic bread (no sourdough) Ask a question about this ingredient

4 medium size Heirloom tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

1 large clove of garlic cut in half Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 pound of Jamon Serrano (Spanish cured ham) or domestic prosciutto sliced thin Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

fresh crushed black pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

Cut the 1/2 baguette/loaf diagonally and toasted lightly. Remove from oven and rub the garlic in both halves. Cut the bread and tomatoes in 1 inch cubes and placed in a salad bowl. Dress it with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the cured ham (ham can be substitute for shaved cheese or anchovies).
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2 Comments on "Pan con Tomate" in a bowl

susan g added 9 months ago

I love all your recipes, and I hope you'll send in more! The flan is so appealing -- and I hardly ever make dessert. This one for the wonderful tomatoes we're finally getting locally. And the tempeh -- wish I could spoon some from the screen.