Pan con Tomate
Learn how to prepare Spanish Tomato Bread (AKA Pa Amb Tomàquet or Pan Tumaca) at home ... it's super simple to make and so delicious!
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- ½ loaf ciabatta, or other rustic bread (about 8 ounces / 227 grams)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large garlic clove, halved
- 1 large (11.9 ounce / 338 grams) tomato, halved
- kosher salt
- Maldon sea salt flakes (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare Bread:
- Preheat broiler with rack in upper position.
- Cut bread loaf in half horizontally. Keeping halves together, cut into 3 cross-wise slices about 3 inches wide. Then cut each of these cross-wise slices in half through the middle. (You should have 12 small pieces of bread total).
- Place bread on baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil (about 2 tablespoons), then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
- Broil bread until lightly browned and crisp (about 2 to 3 minutes), watching closely so it doesn't burn.
- Rub cut side of garlic cloves over toasted bread. Set aside.
Prepare Tomato:
- While bread cooks, place a box grater in a bowl. Hold cut side of tomato against box grater with a flat palm, then grate tomato flesh into bowl (keeping palm flat). Discard skins.
- Season tomatoes lightly with kosher salt (to taste).
Assemble Toasts:
- Spoon tomatoes over toasted bread.
- Drizzle with more olive oil. Top with a pinch of crushed Maldon Sea Salt Flakes (or more kosher salt).
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Because this recipe is so simple, the quality of your ingredients will make a major impact. Choose the best quality tomatoes, bread, and olive oil that you can find.
I made these toasts using one large tomato and half a loaf of ciabatta, but you can easily size the recipe up or down depending on the ingredients you have on hand.
If your tomatoes have too much liquid after grating, you can remove a tablespoon or two of the liquid before seasoning them.
Measurements for the olive oil are just for reference. You don't need to measure it before drizzling, just be generous!
Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, step by step photos, related recipes, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal
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