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Nutritional Values
450kcal
15gProtein
45gCarbs
25gFat
5gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pa'amb Oli
How to order / say it
Say it
Pa amb Oli — [pah ahm OH-lee]
Order
I'd like the pa amb oli, please.
Locally
Me gustaría el pa amb oli, por favor.
Say locally
Bread with olive oil, typically topped with tomatoes and cured ham.
Why try it?
A staple in Mallorcan homes, this simple dish is a celebration of the island's high-quality local ingredients, embodying the spirit of Mediterranean simplicity and freshness.
How it tastes
The dish boasts a delightful combination of crunchy bread, rich olive oil, and the freshness of ripe tomatoes, complemented by the intense flavors of cured ham, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1550
Traced back to rural Mallorca in the 16th century, pa amb oli served as a quick, nutritious meal for farmers. Its versatility and reliance on readily available ingredients ensured its place as an enduring part of everyday Mallorcan life.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 2 slices bread
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🥕 1 tomato
- 🧄 1 clove garlic
- 🥩 50 g cured ham
Method
- 1 Toast slices of bread until golden.
- 2 Rub each slice with garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
- 3 Top with slices of fresh tomato and cured ham.
- 4 Serve immediately as a simple and flavorful starter.
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