Brusqueta española (Pan con tomate)

Ingredientes

• 2 really good quality medium tomatoes (or 1 large)
• 4 slices of Mediterranean-style bread*
• extra virgin olive oil (good quality)
• 1 small garlic clove
• salt

Preparación

1. 1

   Cut the tomatoes in half, then grate them coarsely into a bowl with a box grater by rubbing the cut side against the grater with the flat of your hand. Continue until you’re left with just the skin.

2. 2

   Grill or broil the bread on one side, then drizzle a little olive oil over the other side and grill or broil that side too.

3. 3

   Lightly rub the top of each piece of bread with the cut side of half the garlic clove.

4. 4

   Pile the tomato pulp onto the bread (leaving behind any excess water), sprinkle with salt, drizzle with more olive oil and scatter over a few basil leaves (if using). Serve immediately while the bread’s still warm.