A new take on tomatoes with tomate frito

In Mallorca, tomatoes play a starring role in one of the island’s most popular sauces. Tomate frito or Spanish fried tomato sauce features in a range of Mallorcan dishes from fish or meatballs to good old pizza and pasta. Just as well Mallorca is blessed with lovely Mediterranean sunshine, fertile soil and warm climate. These are the foundations of thriving agriturismo Mallorca. Tomato cultivation is popular throughout the island and Mallocan conditions make this pastime highly successful. 

Tomate frito tastes best when premium ingredients are used. Mallorca offers up everything required to make a truly flavoursome Spanish fried tomato sauce. Alongside ripe rosy tomates, local produce also yields renowned olive oil and salt. These two ingredients are integral to tomate frito.

Scrumptious though it is, tomate frito is surprisingly simple to make. A fundamental tomate frito recipe includes just ripe tomatos, olive oil, onion, salt and sugar. Ingredients are fried to release their characteristic sweet flavours. The result certainly will not disappoint.

 To taste tomate frito is to taste authentic Mallorca. Staying in a rural Mallorcan hotel will enable you to do the same.  There are plenty to choose from, including:

•    Sa Franquesa, Es Pla: 24 lovely welcoming rooms complimented by scrumptious breakfast and dinner menus. Fresh local produce, market cuisine and traditional Mallorcan dishes are here for the taking
•    Hotel Mar i Vent: offering idyllic sea views and true homegrown hospitality, Hotel Mar i Vent has been in the same family for over 80 years. It offers the added privilege of being located in Banyalbufar, one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca

Ready to take your place in the heart of agriturismo Mallorca? Give Henrik a call on 020 3239 4983 (UK number) or get in touch via our contact form. With his in-depth local knowledge, Henrik specialises in matching you with Mallorca accommodation best matched to your personal needs.