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Perfect for last minute gatherings or even as a dinner, this Catalan llesques recipe is quick, easy and versatile. From Brindisa Founder Monika Linton's book 'Brindisa - The True Food of Spain'. Recipe execution and photography: @thecornerplot
READY IN

15 mins

COOKING TIME

0 (apart from the boiled eggs)

PREP TIME

15 mins

SERVES

6 people

ingredients

  • 1 loaf of Coca bread
  • Navarrico Piquillo Peppers
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  • 1 jar Caprichos del Paladar roasted tomatoes
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  • La Brujula Premium Small Sardines in Olive Oil
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  • Perello Capers in salt
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  • Brindisa Arbequina Olive Oil
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  • Forum Chardonnay Vinegar
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  • Navarrico Marinated Small Artichokes
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  • Brindisa Romesco Sauce
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  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Navarrico Navarra White Asparagus
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  • Perello Gherkins
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  • 1-2 hard boiled eggs
  • Mayonnaise

Catalonian 'llesques' are slices of bread, toasted, grilled or charred over coals. In Barcelona, specialist 'llesquerías' serve these with a fantastic range of hot or cold toppings!

The cold version will usually involve slices of pan con tomate topped with cured foods, such as ham, anchovies, cheese, salchichón, chorizo or lomo.

Method:

Slice and open the coca bread, gently toast, and spread with the roasted chopped tomatoes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Topping combinations:

  • Small sardines, strips of piquillo pepper and capers, sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil and a little cider or white wine vinegar.

  • Artichokes, rocket tossed in extra virgin olive oil, romesco sauce and toasted pine nuts.

  • White asparagus (cojonudos navarricos), piquillo peppers, chopped gherkin mixed with mayonnaise, grated hard-boiled egg.


The combinations and possibilities are endless!

ingredients

  • 1 loaf of Coca bread
  • Navarrico Piquillo Peppers
IN STOCK
  • 1 jar Caprichos del Paladar roasted tomatoes
IN STOCK
  • La Brujula Premium Small Sardines in Olive Oil
IN STOCK
  • Perello Capers in salt
IN STOCK
  • Brindisa Arbequina Olive Oil
IN STOCK
  • Forum Chardonnay Vinegar
IN STOCK
  • Navarrico Marinated Small Artichokes
IN STOCK
  • Brindisa Romesco Sauce
IN STOCK
  • Toasted pine nuts
  • Navarrico Navarra White Asparagus
IN STOCK
  • Perello Gherkins
IN STOCK
  • 1-2 hard boiled eggs
  • Mayonnaise

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