Spanish Peas with Ham | Guisantes con Jamón
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour 4 grams
- 1/4 cup dry white wine 60 ml
- 1/2 cup chicken broth 120 ml
- 1 lbs. frozen peas 450 grams
- 2.5 oz sliced Spanish jamon Iberico (similar to prosciutto) 70 grams
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously
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After about 4 minutes and the ingredients are lightly sautéed, add in the flour, continue to mix together for 1 minute, then add in the white wine, mix together, and then simmer for a few minutes
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Once the alcohol has cooked off in the wine, about 2 to 3 minutes, add in the chicken broth and gently mix together until there are no lumps in the sauce
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When it comes to a simmer, add in the frozen peas, mix together until well mixed, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, and simmer
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In the meantime, cut the sliced Spanish jamón into small bite-sized squares
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After simmering the peas for 5 to 7 minutes and they're just tender, season with salt & pepper, mix together, then turn off the heat, add in the Spanish ham, and gently mix together
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Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Get the Spanish Olive Oil and Spanish Jamon Iberico I used to make this Recipe