Pa amb tomaquet, bread with tomato, is a very simple but delicious, typical Catalan, recipe. With some basic ingredients and some slices of bread, a classic dish from the gastronomy of this region can be created. It possible to serve it like an appetizer or as a sandwich to accompany any occasion.

Ingredients

Bread slices
Half a tomato for each bread slice
Olive oil
Salt

Preparation

Rub a ripe tomato smoothly but with energy over the slice of toasted bread. When the bread is greased with the tomato, the oil has to be used to cover the bread completely and a pinch of salt has to be added as well. The oil will serve to supply the seasoning, resisting the acidity of the tomato, making the bread juicy and giving the whole its distinct flavor. This bread with tomato is the base for an infinite number of varieties of sandwiches, since it is possible to cover it with other seasonings like cheese or sausage.