Lentils with Serrano Ham

[labradors]

This sounded good enough to translate. Not quantities were specified, but you can tell it's not something that requires very exact quantities.


Lentils with Serrano Ham

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
  
• Garlic, thinly sliced
  
• Onions, finely chopped
  
• Serrano ham, diced
  
• Parsley stems, finely chopped
  
• Lentils
  
• Water
  
• Salt
  
• Parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  
• Olive oil
  
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Brown (but not TOO brown) the garlic in plenty of olive oil.
   
   
2. Add onions and half of the Serrano ham.
   
   
3. Add lots of parsley stems.
   
4. Sauté for 1 minute.
   
   
5. Add lentils, water and salt.
   
6. Cook to your liking: dried, soupy, al dente, etc.
   
   
7. Remove from heat.
   
8. Add fresh parsley and remaining Serrano ham.
   
9. Serve garnished with a splash of olive oil and some freshly grated Parmesan.

[pjcooks]

Thanks, Labs, been looking for something to do with those lentils. Probably won't use that much garlic but it looks good. Love the Parm addition!

PJ

[Mare749]

That looks really good, Labs. Nice pics too. I'll have to see if I can find serrano ham. Don't know why it was so scarce last time I needed it for a recipe.

[labradors]

The recipe and photos are from Venezuelan chef Sumito Estévez.

[cjs]

Does sound good!

[Trixxee]

Looks really good! I think Trader Joe's may carry Serrano Ham but it might be sliced thin which might not be best for this.

[Mare749]

Thanks, Trixxee, I think you're right about TJ's. I'm going to check.

[Gourmet_Mom]

This looks so good, but the only Serrano I've seen has been thin slice? Maybe Fresh Market?