Ciabatta with Garlumami and Blackened Tomato Salsa

Crispy toasted ciabatta enriched with the deep umami flavour of Garlumami, topped with a blackened tomato salsa featuring sun-dried tomatoes. An ideal appetizer or sharing snack.

Preparation time: ~1 h 20 min
Active time: ~20–25 min
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

●      1 ciabatta

●      100 g meaty tomatoes

●      30–40 g sun-dried tomatoes

●      15 g parsley

●      Salt

●      Garlumami (for spreading)

Instructions:

  1. Slice the tomatoes, pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt on both sides.
    Heat a pan over high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until deeply charred on both sides, about 3 min per side. Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then chop.
  2. Finely dice the sun-dried tomatoes and finely chop the parsley.
  3. Combine the blackened tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Salt to taste.
  4. Let the mixture rest for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to develop.
  5. Slice the ciabatta and toast until golden and crispy.
  6. Spread Garlumami on the warm ciabatta slices, top with the tomato salsa and garnish with parsley.

Serving suggestion:
Best served fresh. Pairs well with a light wine or sparkling drink.