World Flavors Cookbook

Magras con Tomate

Aragon's simple fried ham with tomato sauce — cured ham pan-fried until golden and served with a fresh tomato and pepper sofrito.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 400g jamón serrano or cured pork loin slices
• 4 ripe tomatoes, grated
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Fry ham slices briefly in a dry pan until lightly coloured on both sides. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil and sauté pepper and garlic 5 minutes.
3. Add grated tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes until reduced.
4. Return ham to pan. Heat through 2 minutes.
5. Serve with crusty bread.