Piperrada
- 6 slices country bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick and each slice cut into half crosswise
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced in half crosswise
- Extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
- 12 paper thin slices Serrano ham
- 1 medium Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 roasted red bell pepper, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 roasted orange bell pepper, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Preheat the broiler or a grill pan.
- Broil the bread on a baking sheet until lightly golden brown on both sides or grill the bread until lightly golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the bread and rub one side of each half slice with the garlic and brush with some of the olive oil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick saute pan over high heat.
- Add the ham, a few slices at a time and cook until the edges just begin to crisp, turning once.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in the same saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the sherry vinegar and let reduce to a few tablespoons, add the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove to a small bowl.
- Wipe out the pan with paper towels, return to medium heat and add a few tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
- Slowly cook, stirring until soft curds form.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the parsley.
- Place 2 slices of the ham on each slice of bread.
- Top with some of the eggs and then some of the pepper mixture.
- Serve on a large platter.
country bread, garlic, extravirgin spanish olive oil, serrano ham, spanish onion, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, aged sherry vinegar, thyme, eggs, salt, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/piperrada.html (may not work)