Spanish Tapas in English, Recipes in English by Carlos Mirasierras

Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic for a few
mins until the onion softens, then add the breadcrumbs and fry for a few more
mins until the breadcrumbs become crisp
Add the lemon juice to the frying pan - season the mixture with salt and pepper
Next, place the cooked artichokes on a plate, cut in halves, pour the mixture
over them and serve immediately.
Broken Eggs Huevos rotos)
This recipe is also known as Huevos estrellados
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes peeled and cut into 2cm cubes; 6 garlic cloves,
unpeeled; 8-10 slices of serrano ham; 4 eggs olive oil for frying, about 500ml;
salt ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (use hot or sweet, depending on your
preference)
Preparation:
Heat about 300ml olive oil in a deep pan over a medium heat. Add the potatoes
and cook for around 15 minutes, turning from time to time. Add the garlic and
continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender and lightly
golden.
Remove and drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with salt and paprika. Divide the
potatoes onto four warm plates.
Fill another small, deep saucepan with the rest of the oil and heat over a high
heat.
Crack the eggs into a cup, one at a time and slide into the hot oil.
Cook for 30-90 seconds (depending on if you like your eggs runny or firm)
remove with a slotted spoon, drain and place on top of the potatoes.
Lay a couple of slices of serrano ham over the top and serve immediately.

San Jacobos
Ingredients: sliced ham; thinly sliced cheese; 1 egg, whisked; olive oil; fine
breadcrumbs
Preparation:
Roll a slice of ham and a slice of cheese together, dip the roll in the whisked
eggs, dredge it in the breadcrumbs. (stick a toothpick through the roll if the
slices don't hold together)
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