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Ingredients
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Bread
Tomato Mixture
Method
Preparing the Bread
- 1
Grill the Sourdough
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush one side of each slice of sourdough bread with olive oil. Place the oiled side down on the grill and grill for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Preparing the Tomato Mixture
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
While the bread is grilling, wash the ripe tomatoes. Cut them in half and grate the cut side against a box grater to remove the flesh and juices into a bowl, discarding the skin. You should have a thick, pulpy mixture.
- 3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the tomato mixture. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into the bowl and add the sea salt. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Add Fresh Basil (Optional)
If using, tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomato mixture, folding them gently to incorporate.
Assembling the Dish
- 5
Top the Grilled Bread
Once the sourdough slices are grilled, remove them from the grill and place them on a serving platter. Spoon the prepared tomato mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.
- 6
Serve Immediately
Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top if desired, and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.
