The basics of Spanish cooking

José Pizarro talks key ingredients and techniques with Lauren Taylor

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Anyone can master the basics of Spanish cuisine at home, says famed chef José Pizarro-with some key ingredients, done right.

"We know Spanish food is very popular now, since so many very creative chefs have been doing more irregular food - but the reality of Spanish cuisine is the simplicity," says the restaurateur. “It's all about ingredients that are top bar by themselves.”

So what's his advice for using some of the key ingredients correctly?

Choose the right tomatoes for the right dish

Tomatoes are at the heart of so many Spanish classics, from gazpacho to pan con tomate, and you'll often find them alongside fish dishes.

But firstly, how do you pick the right ones?