Roast the potatoes so the frying pan is free for the eggs. This version uses firm whites and yolks, broken over the potatoes before the ham is added; it does not rely on runny yolks.
Have the potatoes ready before cooking the eggs and assemble straight away.
Ingredients and timing for 4
Prep: 15 min. Cooking: about 35 min, eggs at the end. Approximate total: 50 min.
Approximate timings for this editorial recipe proposal, which has not been kitchen-tested. Adjust cooking to your ingredients and equipment.
- 800 g potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 80 g cured ham
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for the potatoes
- 1 tablespoon oil for the frying pan
- Pepper and salt to taste
Step-by-step method
- Heat the oven to 210 °C. Wash the potatoes, cut into evenly sized wedges and dry thoroughly.
- Toss with three tablespoons of oil and spread in one layer. Roast for about 30–35 min, turning halfway, until tender inside and golden outside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan. Cook eggs in batches until both whites and yolks are firm; turn or cover as needed. Do not reuse utensils soiled with raw egg.
- Divide the hot potatoes between plates. Add the eggs, break into pieces with two forks and top with ham strips. Taste before salting and serve immediately.
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Crowded potatoes steam instead of browning; use two trays if needed.
Fully cooking the eggs is deliberate in this version. Wash hands and utensils after handling raw eggs.
Food handling and chilling: FoodSafety.gov.
The selection follows the Jamones Paco Heredia catalogue. Editorial photographs illustrate formats; check the collection for current products and their details.
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