SPANISH TOMATO BREAD "PA AMB TOMAQUET"

This healthy spanish tomato bread "pa amb tomaquet" is a classic dish of the Spanish Mediterranean regions. It's incredibly simple to prepare and tastes so fresh & delicious. It's one of those back-to-the-basics recipes that you can never get enough of.

TRADITIONAL SPANISH TOMATO BREAD "PA AMB TOMAQUET"

Growing up in Mallorca "pa amb tomaquet" or "pamboli" was my favourite thing to have for breakfast. My dad would spoil me and go to the market to get me really good "ramellet" tomatoes and make me the happiest kid on Earth.

It is made with bread, "ramellet" tomatoes, olive oil, salt and sometimes garlic rubbed on the bread too. You can top up the toast with your favourite cured meat, cheese, grilled veggies or avocado. Or just have it by itself, tasty, fresh and simple!

"Ramellet" tomatoes are a small variety of ripe vine tomatoes that we have in Mallorca that are really soft and juicy inside. You cut them in half and rub directly on top of the bread, and end up with just the skin left and all the incredibly flavour-rich flesh on the bread. You can read more about this type of tomatoes here.

WHAT GOES INTO THIS VERSION OF "PA AMB TOMAQUET"

"Ramellet" tomatoes are not accessible everywhere which is a shame! But the good news is, there is an alternative way to prepare "pa amb tomaquet" with any kind of ripe tomatoes.

The ingredient list is as simple as: ripe tomato, extra virgin olive oil, salt and oregano (optional).
Please don't let the simplicity of the ingredients make you underestimate this recipe though!

Every time I prepare this "pa amb tomaquet" for someone who has never tried it before, I immediately see a pleasant surprise expression! And a comment following, saying how good and fresh it tastes! I love introducing people to the spanish cuisine and seeing their appreciation to it. Makes me proud and happy of the rich gastronomy we have in Spain, what can I say! We are about making simple ingredients shine.

TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE

You might be wondering what tips can I have for such a simple recipe, but let me tell you again, don't let the simple ingredients list make you underestimate this recipe!

With so many years of experience preparing this recipe, I have some wisdom to share with you:

Using ripe tomatoes is key. The ripper & juicer the better! Ripe vine tomatoes are my preference, but you can use any type of tomatoes.

If you prepare ahead, leave the grated tomato in a bowl or container and drain the water before putting the rest of ingredients. Tomatoes release a lot of water, and doing this will make the mix less watery and more flavour-rich.

Extra virgin olive oil can't be substituted for any other oil. This recipe is all about combining simple ingredients together, so using quality ingredients is a must to make them shine!

If adding meat, cheese or other toppings, put the tomato first! This is non-negotiable and might sound obvious 😋 But I still catch my boyfriend sometimes putting the tomato on top of his ham!

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