Mediterranean Cooking

Huevos Rotos de Yuca, Jamon y Chimichurri paired with Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva

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Cava Reserva is aged for a minimum of 18 months adding depth, aroma and complexity, with abundant bubbles and a pleasant freshness.

20 minutes

Difficulty

1 Person

A beloved classic from Spanish cuisine: Huevos Rotos con JamónConsorcio Serrano. This dish, which translates to "broken eggs with Serrano ham," is a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any time of day. The traditional version is made with potatoes, but I love it with yuca and an authentic chimichurri. Whether you're serving it for brunch, lunch or a casual dinner, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, specially if you pair this with a wonderful Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva.

Ingredients

10-12 pieces of frozen yuca (better if it is ready to be fried)

1-2 large eggs

2-3 oz Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, crispy (optional)

Sunflower or Olive oil for frying

Salt and pepper to taste

For the chimichurri:

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup salted water

2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1/2 garlic head

1/2 med red bell pepper

1/2 cup fresh parsley

1 tbsp dry oregano

1 tsp. paprika

Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

For the chimichurri: Combine all the ingredients on glass jar and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

Prepare the yuca

You can start pealing, boiling and then frying the yuca, but you can also use the one that comes ready to fry.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the yuca and fry for 3-5 minutes or until they are golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Then, remove the yuca from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

On a different pan over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil, cook the eggs sunny side up.

Season with a little salt and pepper and set aside.

Arrange the yuca on a plate with the fried eggs, chimichurri and the Jamón ConsorcioSerrano.

Optional: sprinkle a pinch of smoked Spanish paprika over the top for extra flavor or add a piquillo sauce.

Enjoy this delicious and comforting Spanish dish with a crusty piece of bread and a glass of your favorite Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva!

DOREEN COLONDRES (@doreencolondres)

Passionate about conscious cooking and holistic wellbeing, she has built a career that combines gastronomy, lifestyle and communication. As a chef and content creator, she has shared her vision through digital platforms and audiovisual projects, connecting with a community that seeks to eat better without complications.

Appointed by the European Union as ambassador for our new educational campaign, with the aim of training professionals, consumers and students about the prestigious food regions and Cavas of D.O. Cava and Jamón ConsorcioSerrano, a recognition that reinforces her commitment to the dissemination of quality gastronomy.

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