Tomato chess Recipe

Tomato Chess is a delightful and visually stunning dish that combines the rich sweetness of ripe tomatoes with a unique layered or patterned presentation—often resembling a chessboard. This dish is a perfect balance of fresh and roasted flavors, enhanced with aromatic herbs, soft cheeses, or even a light pastry crust for a refined texture. Best enjoyed in summer, when tomatoes are at their juiciest, this recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce and simple, elegant cooking. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light meal, Tomato Chess is sure to impress with both its taste and presentation.

Tomato chess Recipe

Difficulty Level: Medium

Calories: 250

Cooking Time: 45 min

Ingredients:

1 yellow tomato
1 green tomato
1 burgundy tomato
1 pink tomato
30 g Parma Ham
5 g parmesan
Basil
Olive oil
Pecan Nuts

Instructions:

Blanch tomatoes (put into boiling water for 30 seconds and immediately cool in iced water).
Peel the tomatoes, cut into 4 parts and remove seeds.
Make even 5x5cm squares out of tomato quarters.
Cut parma and parmesan in thin slices.
Cook pesto of basil, olive oil, part of parmesan and pecan nuts by blending in blender or grinding in mortar.
In this case, you don’t need garlic for pesto.
The dish is simple, but delicate.
The most important thing is to choose the best and ripe tomatoes.