There is no better breakfast in Spain than the delicious Spanish tostada recipe. I can never get enough of it and every time I have breakfast in town I order it, with slices of Manchego cheese on the side. This dish features crispy, rustic bread topped with grated tomatoes, olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt. It’s extremely simple to make and it will bring the sunshine of the Mediterranean into your home.
The Ingredients For the Spanish Tostada Recipe
To prepare this classic dish, you’ll need just a few high-quality ingredients that come together beautifully. Make sure you buy the highest quality ingredients for this recipe – because it’s the produce that makes it so delicious. When it comes to the tomatoes, Roma or beef tomatoes work best, as they are meaty and have less juice. For the toast is best to use rustic bread, which doesn’t become soggy when you drizzle the olive oil over it.
Optional, you can also opt for Manchego cheese or slices of jamon serrano on the side.
How to Make Spanish Tostada
Follow these simple steps to create this traditional Spanish dish:
- Prepare the bread: Preheat your oven and slice the rustic bread into thick pieces.
- Toast the bread: Place the slices under the grill of your oven and toast for a few minutes until they are golden and crispy.
- Prepare the tomatoes: While the bread is toasting, grate the tomatoes into a bowl using a box grater. This method ensures you get a paste-like consistency without excess liquid. Discard the skins. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the tostada: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously on top. Spread a layer of grated tomato over each slice and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Add optional toppings: For a more indulgent version, top with slices of Manchego cheese or jamón serrano.
- Serve immediately: Tostada is best enjoyed fresh, while the bread is warm and crispy.
Notes and Tips:
- It’s very important to use the right tomatoes for this recipe. You need ripe tomatoes that have a lot of pulp and not so much juice, such as the Roma or the beef varieties.
- Grate, don’t blend the tomatoes! Grating the tomatoes gives a thicker, more textured paste that clings beautifully to the bread while blending can make the mixture too watery.
- A premium extra virgin olive oil adds a depth of flavour that elevates this simple dish.
- Sourdough, ciabatta, or traditional Spanish pan rústico all work well. Just make sure the bread is sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
Spanish Tostada Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes Roma or beef varieties
- rustic bread
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- salt and pepper to season
- Manchego cheese or jamon serrano optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and slice the bread.
- Toast the bread under the grill of your oven for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes into a bowl and set aside.
- When the bread is toasted, take it out of the oven and drizzle olive oil on top.
- Add the grated tomatoes, and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Optional, serve with slices of Manchego cheese or jamon serrano on top.
FAQ:
Can I use a toaster instead of an oven to toast the bread?
Yes, a toaster works perfectly fine for toasting the bread. However, using the oven grill can give the bread a slightly crispier texture and even browning.
Can I prepare the grated tomato mixture in advance?
Yes, the grated tomatoes can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just bring them to room temperature before using them.
What are some alternative toppings for Spanish Tostada?
Aside from Manchego cheese and jamon serrano, you can add anchovies, avocado slices, or a poached egg for a different twist.
Is this dish vegan?
The basic recipe is vegan, as it consists of bread, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. Simply omit optional non-vegan toppings like cheese or jamon serrano.
For more similar Spanish vegetarian tapas recipes, check out my recommendations below:
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