Andalusian Flamenco Eggs Recipes

ANDALUSIAN FLAMENCO EGGS

Steps:

• Make a sofrito by frying the onion and peppers slowly in the olive oil, when they're soft add the garlic (approx. 10min).
• Continue to fry briefly until the garlic releases its aroma then add the tomatoes and smoked paprika and fry the sofrito gently for 15 min. Season to taste.
• Divide the sofrito into 4 ramekins, break 2 eggs on top of each and place 2 slices of ham, 2 slices of chorizo and a handful of peas on top.
• Preheat oven to 200C and bake the ramekins for about 10 mins or until the eggs are set but still runny.
• Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.

EGGS FLAMENCO

Steps:

• Special Equipment: 4 (6-inch wide) flat ovenproof dishes such as terra cotta cazuelas
• Coat a saucepan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium heat. Season the onions with salt and sweat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the onions are soft and very aromatic. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the chorizo and pimenton and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season with salt. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if needed.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Oil the cazuelas. Fill each dish about halfway with the tomato sauce. Break 2 eggs into each dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Place the cazuelas into the preheated oven and bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 8 minutes.
• When the eggs are done, sprinkle with chives and serve.
• Eggselent!

ANDALUSIAN FLAMENCO EGGS

Steps:

• Cut the ham into small pieces and fry in the oil or butter, with the onion, until it begins to color.
• Add the other vegetables and sufficent stock to moisten, then saute gently for a few minutes, stirring carefully.
• Add the sliced sausage and put the mixture into an ovenproof dish; break the eggs on top and put in a hot oven (450*) for a few minutes, until the eggs are set.

HUEVOS A LA FLAMENCA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a skillet cook the sausage, ham, onion, and garlic until the onion is tender, and the sausage is brown. Drain off fat.
• Stir in tomatoes, red or green pepper, tomato puree, pimento, thyme, oregano, and ground red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 15 minutes or till the liquid is almost evaporated.
• Spoon the sauce into six lightly greased 8 or 10 oz individual casseroles. Carefully break one egg at a time into a small dish; slide one into each casserole. Arrange asparagus and peas around the eggs.
• Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree oven about 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

ANDALUSIAN PORK ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix parsley and garlic in small bowl. Place pork between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Using mallet, pound pork to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut each pork cutlet into 5x3-inch rectangle. Top each with 1 ham slice. Sprinkle with parsley mixture. Starting at short end, roll up each cutlet; secure with toothpicks. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Pour oil into deep medium skillet to depth of 1 inch and heat to 375°F. Add pork rolls and fry until golden and cooked through, about 13 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cut rolls crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide slices.