Braised Peas And Ham With Eggs

• 2 extra large free-range eggs
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 pound shelled peas, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock
• 3 ounces thinly sliced Serrano ham, finely shredded

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan.
2. Add the shallots and garlic, cover, and cook gently for 5 minutes until soft, but not browned.
3. Stir in the peas and chicken stock, partially cover, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the peas are tender and the liquid has reduced to leave them just moist.
4. Stir in the Serrano ham and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Break the eggs, spaced well apart, on top of the peas, season lightly and cover the pan with a tightly-fitting lid.
6. Leave to cook gently for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
7. Eat with some crusty fresh bread.

eggs, salt, olive oil, shallots, garlic, peas, chicken, serrano ham

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/braised-peas-and-ham-with-eggs-recipe/ (may not work)