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Pa amb Tomàquet with Sobrassada (Catalan Tomato Bread)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Side Dishes
This recipe works through mechanical abrasion: the crusty toasted bread acts as a grater for the garlic and tomato. The addition of Sobrassada (a cured spreadable sausage) relies on residual heat. Placing the fat-heavy sausage on the hot toast melts the lard slightly, releasing the paprika aroma.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Spanish / Catalan

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill Pan or Broiler: A standard popup toaster dries the bread out too much. Grilling creates a charred surface for the garlic to grate against, while keeping the inside slightly chewy.
  • Serrated Bread Knife: To slice the rustic loaf without crushing the airy crumb structure.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat (Gluten)
⚠️ Pork

Instructions

1 ✓

Toast bread slices until golden and crunchy. Rub the hot surface with a halved garlic clove.

Tip: The bread must be abrasive. Soft bread will not grate the garlic effectively.
2 ✓

Cut the tomato in half horizontally. Rub the cut side vigorously over the bread.

Tip: Use over-ripe tomatoes where the cell walls are breaking down; this allows the pulp to transfer easily to the bread.
3 ✓

Spread the Sobrassada on top and drizzle with good olive oil.

Tip: If the Sobrassada is cold from the fridge, flash the toast under the broiler for 30 seconds to activate the fats.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use canned tomatoes?
No. You need the structural integrity of a fresh tomato to rub against the bread.
What bread is best?
Rustic sourdough or Ciabatta. Soft sandwich bread will just tear and get soggy.
Vegetarian?
Just skip the Sobrassada. The tomato-garlic bread alone is vegan and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Rustic Bread or Ciabatta
  • 2 ripe Tomatoes (very ripe)
  • 4 oz Sobrassada (or soft Chorizo/Nduja)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil