Ham and sorrel Spanish country omelet

Ham and sorrel is a perfect match, with a flavor suggestive of a spring evening. Use Serrano if possible, in which case skip the salt, as Serrano ham has plenty.

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup sorrel (fresh leaves, washed)
3 tablespoons olive oil
  pepper (to taste)
2 slices ham (Serrano ham, cut into strips)
1 potato (large, peeled and thinly sliced)
2 egg (large, lightly beaten)

Instructions

Heat enough oil to cover the sliced potato. Cook on a medium heat until tender. Drain.

Heat 1 to 1 1/2 Tbs oil in a small pan, add sorrel, cover and sautee for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until done.

Beat eggs lightly in a bowl, season; add 1 Tbs cold water and mix.

Add fried potatoes, cooked sorrel and ham to the eggs. Mix.

Heat 1 Tbs oil in a 8-inch pan. Add eggs and cook for 1-2 minutes. Jiggle the pan occasionally.

Flip over the omelet by pressing a plate over the pan and turning the pan over. Slide the omelet on its uncooked side back into the pan. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes.

Slide onto a serving dish.

Yield
2 servings
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Total time
40 minutes

Notes

This recipe will neen little or no salt. Serrano ham is really salty, and the sorrel has a piquant flavor, the combination of both ingrediente should be flavorful enough.

If you don't have it, substitute 1/2 cup sorrel with 1 cup chopped baby spinach, or 1/2 cup lamb's lettuce.

Source

Spanish cuisine

moderate, pan fry
eggs, vegetables, gourmet
Spanish food recipes
Food in Europe

See the guidelines for Spanish omelets.