Melon with ham

The melon with ham is one of those classic Spanish cuisine recipes, simple to make and timeless. And it is that, despite the fact that it has been carried out for many years and some more modern versions have been created, it always triumphs.

It is possible to eat melon with ham for dessert, for dinner or as a starter. it's a recipe extremely versatile and can be mixed with other elements such as melon with ham and cheese.

However, today we want to bring you the classic recipe for Iberian ham with melon so you can enjoy it whenever you want.

Melon with ham

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The elements you need to make melon with original ham are:

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Ingredients

• Piel de sapo melon (approximately half a melon). Keep in mind that the melon must be sufficiently ripe to be able to prepare the recipe and that it has a good flavor.
• Quality Iberian ham cut into very thin slices (200 grams). It is important that you buy a high-quality sliced ​​Iberian ham since it is one of the main elements of the recipe and will affect its flavor; Lately I buy ham in this website since they are in Madrid and they serve fast.
• Extra virgin olive oil (to taste).
• Black pepper (to taste).

Preparation

1. Now that you know all the ingredients to carry out the classic melon with ham recipe, it is time to learn how to do it.

2. You must do the following:

3. The first thing you should do is peel the melon and cut about 3 or 4 slices. The thickness of them should not be excessive, so the number will depend on the size of the melon you have bought.

4. Remove the pips from the melon slices so they don't get in the way while eating. It is important that you clean it well so that there is no impurity left.

5. Cut the ham slices so that they are approximately the same length as the melon slices. If you choose a sliced ​​ham, this process will be much easier for you.

6. Place the melon slices on a plate and, for each of them, twice as much ham as melon. If you prefer, you can make thinner slices of melon so that the recipe has a touch of this flavor but not the one that is prioritized in the dish or even make melon skewers with ham.

7. Sprinkle some black pepper on top of the melon and add a little olive oil.

8. And you have it ready. As you can see, it is a very simple recipe with a very special flavor due to the mixture of sweetness with the slice of Serrano ham.

Other ways to eat melon with ham

If you want to carry out your recipe with a more original touch you can grill it. To do this, all you have to do is cut the melon into thin slices and pass it through a grilled pan with a little oil.

All the  melon slices They will only have to be a few seconds to take temperature and brown a little.

When you have it ready you can proceed to present it on a plate and place the ham on top and even accompany it with nuts. You will see how the flavor is something different and gives a very special touch to the recipe.

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