Name: Curried Tomato Sandwich
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; ½ tsp. curry powder; 2 thick slices sourdough bread; 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 2–3 thick heirloom or beefsteak tomato slices; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 (heaping) tsp. drained capers

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Photograph by Isa Zapata

The simplest summer pleasure of all? The humble tomato sandwich. All you really need are sliced heirlooms, mayo, salt, and bread; but to take it up a notch, add a little kick by frying sourdough in sizzling oil infused with curry powder until golden, crisp, and fragrant. I love Madras curry powder because it’s a little spicier than regular curry powder, but as always, use what you’ve got. Just remember the two golden rules for tomato sandwiches: Always season your tomato slices, and always eat over the sink (or grass!). —Zaynab Issa

What you’ll need

Cast Iron Skillet
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Offset Spatula
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Serrated Knife
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