Hot charred cherry tomatoes with cold yoghurt from Ottolenghi Simple (page 70) by Yotam Ottolenghi

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Can substitute chilli flakes for Urfa black chilli flakes.

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Accompaniments: Gem lettuce with fridge-raid dressing; Burrata with chargrilled grapes and basil; Stuffed courgettes with pine nut salsa; Butternut squash with sweetcorn salsa, feta and pumpkin seeds

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Can substitute chilli flakes for Urfa black chilli flakes.
adelina on May 16, 2026

Really loved this over cold yogurt. I really think this would be fun crowd pleaser.
sloane_mgqknp on April 22, 2026

One of my favorite appetizers to share.
Clairehg on March 18, 2026

This was an excellent appetizer for a quick and yummy food. I subbed the yogurt for ricotta, since that's what i had on hand and it was delightful
peacheater on February 22, 2026

This was delicious as usual! Used a bit of drive oregano as I did not have any fresh. Used only one sprig of thyme (all I had) and added a couple springs rosemary.
Mtougher on January 02, 2026

One of my go to recipes. Will substitute labne for yogurt regularly.
shelbstirr on September 28, 2025

Very tasty, popular served it as part of a brunch spread with some sourdough. Next time I’ll use the written amount of cumin seeds (I typically reduce cumin). I drained the yogurt mix overnight in cheesecloth to make it labne, which I really enjoyed.
eclairea on September 25, 2025

Yum! Simple prep (as the book implies) with big flavour. Perfect use for the last of the season’s best cherry tomatoes.
breadenthusiast on September 03, 2025

Always look forward to summer to make this recipe! Quick to make, very flavourful!
snackbaby on February 17, 2025

love love love this, no notes.
EmilyR on October 25, 2023

Another rave review - this is one where the flavors truly shine. I used slightly less yogurt (skyr) than called for so mine looked a but soupy, but was delicious nonetheless. Labneh and preserved lemon would also work nicely.
bernalgirl on August 08, 2023

This dish is a summer favorite, the combination is outstanding and it comes together so easily. Watch the sugar, if the cherry tomatoes are very sweet it’s not needed. I enjoyed the leftovers topped with a crispy fried egg for breakfast.
rhb on November 05, 2022

Very good! Thankfully, I took others' notes about the yogurt; half the amount of was more than enough. I move the pan lower for the final broil and it broil for only a few minutes. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe and got a smoky mess from the tomatoes being too close to the broiling element.
clkandel on July 23, 2022

Love how creamy the yogurt gets. Simple to prepare and lots of flavor.
anya_sf on July 23, 2020

Really good with rosemary focaccia. One cup of yogurt was enough for us. The tomatoes didn't need to broil that long (my broiler is very strong).
EmmaJaneDay on May 17, 2020

This is beautiful! No more to say!
Ro_ on January 21, 2020

This was great, the citrusy cold yoghurt and the hot herby, garlicky tomatoes were a winning combination. Next time I'd probably up the quanity of tomatoes and possibly use slightly bigger ones, and DEFINITELY serve with some really nice bread to scoop up all that delicious yoghurt.
Rutabaga on September 16, 2019

As others have said, this is delicious and simple to make. It went great with naan, but could be served with any variety of dishes. I found my tomatoes didn't need quite as much time in the oven, and just a few minutes under the broiler was enough, but I also roasted them on a metal sheet pan.
ksg518 on August 19, 2019

Just wonderful! Very easy and it comes together in about 30 minutes. We served it with flatbreads and turkey sausages for a great easy meal.
FJT on July 18, 2019

Delicious! I had to wait until my husband was away to make this because he doesn’t like hot tomatoes, but it was worth the wait. And yes, I ate it all on my own!!
KarinaFrancis on June 09, 2019

Loved it! We served it as part of an aperitivo dinner with loads of bread.
wester on March 26, 2019

Excellent. So simple, so flavourful, and it smells great too. I do want to use more tomatoes next time. Per SheilaS' review I paired this with braised eggs with leek and za'atar. This combination was wonderful and made for a light yet filling and exquisitely flavoured vegetarian dinner.
Skamper on February 16, 2019

Made as a side but would probably be better as a starter. Made a half batch but with a few more tomatoes. Used homemade yogurt.
Foodycat on February 15, 2019

So delicious and simple! I didn't do the final charring. I think I will be eating this a lot in summer.
caitmcg on January 24, 2019

Simple to pull together, and a delicious dish. I did the tomatoes in my Breville countertop oven, and didn’t need the broiling step. I think the proportion of yogurt is too high relative to the tomatoes, and used less (despite increasing the tomatoes). I plated the dish individually, as that seemed easier for serving than using a big platter.
JennyHay on December 26, 2018

Love this fabulous dish. Served as a starter with brushetta.
cultus.girl on October 27, 2018

Outstanding dish.
SheilaS on October 08, 2018

I served this with the braised eggs with leek and za'atar on p6 and these tomatoes were the star of the plate. Super easy and delicious!
saarwouters on September 16, 2018

Delicious! A nice alternative to the tomato/mozzarella side dish. The combination of the hot juicy tomatoes and the fresh tangy yoghurt worked really well. I would add a few more tomatoes the next time.