This is one of my favourite recipes in the Spanish Cooking Uncovered: Farmhouse Favourites cooking book. The first time I made it I thought it all looked a bit simple, nothing interesting, just some ham and cheese, what’s the big deal? By the third time my husband had requested it I realised I’d stumbled upon one of our favourite tried and tested mid-week meals. This is so simple to make and really great for a winter’s evening meal or lunch with friends.
Rice With Serrano Ham – Arroz Con Jamon Serrano – Spanish Recipe
Ingredients
For 6 people:
- 600 g paella or risotto rice
- 120 g ham
- 1.5 litre water or chicken stock
- 300 ml olive oil
- 50 g grated cheese Spanish semi-cured preferably or cheddar
- 2 onions
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ½ bunch of parsley
Instructions
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Fry the unpeeled, crushed garlic cloves in a pan with some olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Finely chop the onion and fry until it begins to brown, then add the diced ham.
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Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the rice and continue sautéing for about 12 minutes.
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Add water or stock in the ratio 2 liquid to 1 rice. Add the cooked garlic.
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Continue cooking for about 12-15 minutes till the rice is cooked. Remove from the heat, check the seasoning and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
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Put it in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese and serve immediately.
Our Wine Suggestion
Campillo Especial Reserva 2004 Rioja
Red wine from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and 23 months barrel aging. 13%. This red reserva from Rioja is an excellent choice to accompany this simple dish. It has elegant aromas, with a silky initial flavour and hints of wood.
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