Huevos Rotos con Jamón
This classic Spanish dish features perfectly fried eggs served over crispy fried potatoes and savory serrano ham. It's a simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for any time of day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 391 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 300 gpotato, peeled and thinly sliced
- 0.5 cupolive oil
- 50 gserrano ham, thinly sliced
- 4 pcsegg
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
slotted spoon · frying pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil and fry gently, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The potatoes should be soft inside and slightly crispy on the outside, not deeply fried.
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking, gently fry the serrano ham in a separate small pan over medium heat until slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
About 3 min
- 4
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain any excess oil. Season with salt and pepper.
About 1 min
- 5
Carefully crack the eggs into the same pan with the remaining oil. Fry them until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: You can baste the yolks with hot oil for a more evenly cooked white.
- 6
Divide the fried potatoes between two plates. Top each serving with the crispy serrano ham.
- 7
Place two fried eggs on top of the potatoes and ham on each plate. Break the yolks with a fork just before serving to mix with the potatoes.
Cook’s note: The runny yolk is key to the dish's flavor and texture.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 390.9kcal
- Protein
- 21g
- Carbs
- 26.8g
- Fat
- 21.6g
- Fibre
- 3.4g
- Sugar
- 2.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
This dish is best enjoyed immediately and does not store well.
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