Green Beans with Serrano Ham
35 min
total
4
people
276
calories per serving
Ingredients
4 people
- 800 gGreen bean (trimmed)
- 150 gSerrano ham (diced small)
- 1 pcOnion (finely chopped)
- 2 pcGarlic (minced)
- 3 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
- 1 tspSweet paprika
- 50 mlDry white wine
- 1 pinchGray sea salt
- 1 pinchBlack pepper ground
Method
The beans should be tender and glistening with olive oil. The ham fat turns translucent during cooking, bringing that typical umami flavor found in Madrid taverns.
- 1
Plunge the beans into boiling salted water. They should be tender but not mushy. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to set the green color.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic without browning. Add the diced Serrano ham until the fat begins to melt.
- 3
Add the beans to the skillet. Sprinkle with paprika. Deglaze with a splash of white wine. Sauté over high heat so the sauce coats the beans perfectly. Season with pepper.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Don't over-salt the bean cooking water; the Serrano ham will provide plenty of salt at the end.
- For a bit of crunch, brown the ham alone first, remove it, and then add it back just before serving.
How long does this dish keep?
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a pan with a drizzle of oil to restore its shine.
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