Tumaca
A staple of Spanish cuisine. Is used in many different dishes as well as a basic spread on sandwiches.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- Salt
- Vinegar optional
- Extra virgin olive oil optional
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Using a garlic press (garlic crusher), press the cloves into a bowl.
- Grate the tomatoes and add to the garlic.
- The skins of the tomatoes are not used and can be discarded.
- Mix everything with a spoon and add some salt.
- Some people like to add a hint of vinegar and/or olive oil, but this is completely up to you.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Tumaca is used in Spain as a base on breads of jamon. Its basically a spread that gives a nice flavour and brings out the other ingredients that are served on the bread, like ham, chesse, saussage, etc.
Credit: tapasandpinchos.com
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