Most people knows it an enjoy it but, unlike the popular believe, it is not only enjoyed on its own so, how to eat serrano ham? Discover all the ways Spanish people use it.
How to eat serrano ham? 10 ways Spanish people enjoy it
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- How to eat serrano ham? 10 ways Spanish people enjoy it
- 1. In a panini or bocadillo
- 2. How to eat serrano ham? On its own as a tapa
- 3. How do Spanish people eat serrano ham? In soups, broths and stews
- 4. A nice addition to vegetables
- 5. How do people eat serrano ham? As a topping in Salmorejo
- 6. In huevos rotos
- 7. How to eat serrano ham? In a toast for breakfast
- 8. Croquetas, a must if you visit Spain
- 9. How to eat serrano ham? With meat in a cachopo
- 10. With melon in the summer
1. In a panini or bocadillo
Spanish people love a panini and the most typical one (apart from tortilla) is serrano ham with olive oil and very often grated tomato.
It can be a snack, a breakfast or even a dinner and the rule is simple, the better the serrano ham the better the bocadillo.
2. How to eat serrano ham? On its own as a tapa
Basic yet delicious. A charcuterie plate with some serrano ham (Better if it is iberian or apron fed) is a classic in any Spanish table.
It will often come with cheese and small breadsticks called picos and it is better if it is hand cut with a knife straight out the ham leg.
Prices vary a lot depending on the quality of the ham, and it can be up to 20€ per plate.
3. How do Spanish people eat serrano ham? In soups, broths and stews
Serrano ham is also a basic in Spain to prepare yummy broths. The serrano ham bones are often used to add some flavor to stews and soups.
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4. A nice addition to vegetables
Vegetables such as green beans, peas or artichokes are often served in spain with small serrano ham pieces to add some taste and meat.
If you visit a Spanish supermarket you will often find the serrano ham chopped in cubes for this use.
5. How do people eat serrano ham? As a topping in Salmorejo
Salmorejo is a tomato based cold soup typical from the south of Spain but popular all over Spain in the summer.
The soup is eaten with chopped boiled egg and serrano ham cubes on top of it. Simply delicious!
6. In huevos rotos
Huevos rotos are one of the most popular tapas in Spain. They consist of fried potatoes served with fried eggs on top and, very often, serrano ham.
You break everything and mix it together. If you have not tried them give them a go as they are delicious!
7. How to eat serrano ham? In a toast for breakfast
One of the most popular breakfasts in Spain is toast with olive oil, grated tomato and serrano ham on top of it.
8. Croquetas, a must if you visit Spain
Croquetas are fried balls of béchamel with different toppings. While you can find many different ones in Spain the most famous ones are the ones with serrano ham.
9. How to eat serrano ham? With meat in a cachopo
Cachopo is a typical meal from Asturias that is getting popular all over Spain because it is delicious.
it consists on a slice of beef with cheese and serrano ham on top that is then breaded and fried.
10. With melon in the summer
This recipe is popular over the summer, however, the recipe is not Spanish but italian.
It is very simple. You cut the melon in cubes and wrap ir in serrano ham. You eat it raw and while it sounds like a bit of a weird combination it is refreshing and they work really well together.
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