David Tanis

Tomato Bread

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

#93A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes
A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes

By David Tanis

Published 2008

  • About

Toasted bread rubbed with garlic and tomato, topped with anchovies and a bit of Spanish olive oil, is a traditional Catalan first course, or a great snack.

Ingredients

  • 6 salt-packed anchovies or 12 anchovy fillets in oil
  • 12 slices good country bread

Method

If you’re using salt-packed anchovies, rinse them under cold water and rub off the skins and fins. Remove the fillets from each side of the skeleton, and discard the bones. Soak the fillets in a small bowl of warm water for 5 minutes, then blot on paper towels.

If using oil-packed fillets, rinse them with warm water. If they are too strong tasting, soak them in a small bowl of milk for

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