Huevos a la flamenco

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
½smallWhite onion, finely chopped
2largesClov garlic, finely chopped
1Red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and finely chopped
3ouncesSerrano or prosciutto ham, finely diced
2largesTomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1tablespoonFinely chopped parsley
1smallBay lettuce
¼teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
cupWater
2teaspoonsOlive oil
6Eggs
½cupCooked peas
1Red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch strips
3tablespoonsDry sherry (optional)
1Sprig fresh parsley, for garnish
Chunks of grilled country bread, for serving

Directions

SOFRITO

EGGS

Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Saute the onions, garlic, and red pepper for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened but not browned. Add the ham and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, bay leaf, salt, pepper and water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has almost all evaporated and the mixture is quite thick. Discard the bay leaf. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly oil a 9 x 9-inch ceramic or earthenware casserole with 2 inch sides. Spread the sofrito evenly in the base of the dish and break the eggs carefully, one at a time, in a circle on the top. Heap the peas in 3 or 4 mounds in between the eggs and arrange the asparagus and pepper strips as a sort of frame for the eggs. Sprinkle the top with sherry, i f desired, and bake for 20 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Garnish with a few parsley sprigs and serve at once, accompanied by chunks of grilled country bread.

>From Too Hot Tamales Show # 6171 Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Miliken Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #533 by "Master Harper Gaellon" <gaellon@...> on Mar 21, 1997