thick slices white bread, crusts removed,
cut into 1cm cubes
shredded fresh mint leaves, to garnish
finely diced avocado, to garnish
Method :
Score a cross in the base of the
tomatoes, then place in a bowl of boiling water for 10 seconds.
Plunge into cold water and peel
the skin away from the cross.
Cut into four.
Place the tomato, cucumber,
capsicums, garlic, onion, mint, Tabasco, vinegar and virgin olive
oil in a food processor and process until roughly combined.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the
crushed tomatoes, stock and 1 cup (250ml) water.
Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until
cold.
Heat the oil in a small frying pan
over medium heat, add the bread and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until
golden and crisp.