Bruschetta — Classic Tomato Basil
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this classic bruschetta is the perfect starter for any gathering. The secret? Salting the tomatoes to unlock their sweetness.
Bruschetta — Classic Tomato Basil
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this classic bruschetta is the perfect starter for any gathering. The secret? Salting the tomatoes to unlock their sweetness.
The Key Move
Salt the tomatoes generously and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out their juices and concentrate their flavor.
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The Setup
- Medium Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Toaster
The Mise en Place
5 of 7Your prep station before cooking begins
Tomatoes are bland.
Add a pinch more salt and let them sit longer to draw out more flavor.
Bread is soggy.
Make sure to toast the bread until it's crispy and don't add the tomato mixture until just before serving.
Watch the Technique
Video source: YouTube
The Method
DICE
Prep aheadDice the tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl.
ADD
Prep aheadAdd the minced garlic (4 cloves), chiffonade basil, salt (1 teaspoon), and pepper to the bowl with the tomatoes.
STIR
Prep aheadStir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the tomato mixture.
LET SIT
Prep aheadLet the tomato mixture sit for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the salt (1 teaspoon) to draw out the juices.
Tomatoes should release some juice
BRUSH
Prep aheadBrush the baguette (1 loaf) slices with the remaining olive oil.
TOAST
Toast the baguette (1 loaf) slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Golden brown and crispy • Aroma of toasted bread
RUB
While the bread is still warm, rub each slice with a clove of garlic (4 cloves).
Pungent garlic aroma
SPOON
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted baguette (1 loaf) slice.
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Fresh, vibrant aroma
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