This “snack” has become a meal in itself. It’s just a subtle twist on a classic recipe. Play around with the chilli, add a wee bit pancetta if you like… it’ll handle anything.
World Famous Bruschetta
A regular and favourite dish in our house...
Ingredients
- 3 or 4 ciabatta or small crusty rolls
- 1 punnet plum tomatoes
- 3 spring onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red chilli
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 cup grated mature cheddar
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes as you like them and put in a bowl
- Chop garlic, spring onions and chilli and add to bowl
- Tear the basil into the bowl
- Add salt, pepper and parika
- Cover with a good glug of balsamic vinegar
- Cover with a very good glug of olive oil
- Stir and leave aside for a while
- Cut bread into top and bottom halves
- Spread mixture evenly over the bread
- Cover with cheese and grill until cheese melts
- Serve
Notes
Another dish you can mess around with - add what you want - just leave the mixture time to get itself together if you can.