Tombet facts for kids
Tombet in a terracotta plate
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| Alternative names | Tumbet |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Region or state | Majorca |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, aubergines and red bell peppers |
Tombet (sometimes called tumbet) is a delicious vegetable dish from Majorca, a beautiful island in Spain. It's made with layers of sliced potatoes, eggplants (also known as aubergines), and red bell peppers. These vegetables are first fried in olive oil until they are soft and tasty. You can find Tombet in almost every local restaurant on the island.
Tombet is often served with fish or meat, making it a great side dish. But it's also a wonderful meal on its own, especially if you are looking for a vegetarian option.
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How to Make Tombet
Tombet is prepared by carefully layering the fried vegetables. The eggplants and red peppers are usually not peeled, which adds to their texture and flavor.
Building the Layers
After frying, the vegetables are arranged in a dish. They are stacked in neat layers, often starting with potatoes, then eggplants, and finally red peppers. This creates a colorful and appealing look.
Adding the Topping
The layers of vegetables are then topped with a special tomato sauce. This sauce is made by frying tomatoes with garlic and parsley. When finished, the dish looks a bit like a pie without a crust, ready to be enjoyed!
Tombet's Relatives
Tombet is quite similar to other vegetable dishes found in different parts of Europe. It's like Majorca's own version of famous dishes such as ratatouille from the Occitan region of France, or Samfaina from Catalonia in Spain.
Modern Twists
Because it's so similar to these other dishes, some people today like to add zucchini to their Tombet. However, zucchini was not part of the original, traditional Tombet recipe. The classic dish sticks to potatoes, eggplants, and red peppers.
See also
- Tumbet para niños (in Spanish)
