Bruschetta
“Italian appetizer of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.”
Bread
Tomato
Garlic
Basil
Olive OilTomatoWhere it comes from
Bruschetta, a staple of Italian antipasto, hails from central Italy and dates back to the 15th century. Traditionally enjoyed as a simple snack, it highlights the quality of fresh ingredients, making it a quintessential representation of Italian cuisine. Interestingly, the word 'bruschetta' comes from the Roman dialect verb 'bruscare', meaning 'to roast over coals', indicative of its preparation method.
- ·Uses grilled bread base
- ·Topped with fresh tomato mixture
On the Palate
Ingredients
Serves 4How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓15 min active
How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Slice the bread into thick pieces, about 1 inch wide. Place them on a preheated grill or under a broiler until they are golden brown with charred edges.
Watch outKeep an eye on the bread to prevent it from burning; remove once edges are just charred.
- 25 min
While the bread is grilling, dice the tomatoes into small chunks. Mix with finely chopped basil, a pinch of salt, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Let the mixture sit to meld the flavors.
- 32 min
Once the bread is toasted, rub each slice with a peeled garlic clove while still warm to infuse the bread with its aroma.
- 43 min
Top each slice of bread with the tomato mixture, ensuring each piece gets an even distribution of tomatoes and basil.
