Today’s recipe could not be easier; there are no measurements, so forget about “one teaspoon of this or 100 grams of that”
You just need a good melon cut into squares, rectangles or other creative form and ham, a good Serrano ham cut into thin slices.
When I arrived to Spain this was one of the dishes that surprised me. Melon… mixed with ham! That’s wrong…
After all these years though, I have to admit that the Spanish know what they do in the kitchen because the mix is great, believe me. I just have to make one clarification, the type of melon used here in Spain to make this dish is the one known as “piel de sapo” (toad skin). A variety that when I lived in Panama was not very common, but I think it will be now easier to find.
Almost forgot! This delicious dish is served as a first course or starter.
Try it at home; I’m sure you will like the contrast of flavors.
Enjoy!
Tagged: food, jam, melon, recipes, serrano, Spain, Spanish cuisine
Hello Gi. I have been absent for a long while but I was hoping to say hello and be the first to comment on this post. Unfortunately I don’t like any melons but it still looks delicious.
Hello Mr R!
Thanks a lot for your comment. You don’t like melons? Is a shame, they are good for you and tasty. Perfect for the summer too.
Yes, I noticed, where have you been? The beach
Those are fantastic large portions of jamon – I definitely want to come to your house for dinner
MD – you´ll have to come and visit – we bought a jamon with us!
Ha! Traffic of influence
Hi MD!
Yes, they were big portions… but the photographs were close ups
You know that you are more than welcome into our home
Thanks both of you and you are both welcome here too
Jamon…Oh, I so love that! It was one of my favorites when I was in Spain.
Hi Fergiemoto!
I’m glad you like jamón, is good isn’t it?
I would definitely love this.. the sweet and juicy mixed with salty!! Fantastic!
Thanks Barbara!
I’m sure you’ll be able to present it in a much more beautiful way too
Not at all.. this is lovely!!
This is my mother’s favorite
Really? That’s great!
Thanks for stopping by Tandy
It´s a great dish – we eat it all the time. In fact we travlled with a jamon and bought melones in Castilla and La Mancha on the way!
Hi Tanya!
And the jamón and the melons must be delicious… yummy!
I can imagine this is like an everyday dish for you up there in the mountain
You are going to make a bunch of English people very happy once you cut the melons and slice the jamon
Haven’t had this in years!
Mandy
Hi Mandy!
And here I was thinking that this was more of a Spanish thing and that many people didn’t know about it…
Well, now’s the moment for having it again. One little secret: Tanya brought jamon and melons with her from Spain, go pay her a visit
Oh, yummy. Very nice.
Thanks Cocomino!
Such a classic and always enjoyed in our house.
Thanks Jed!
It looks so good, but I’d add you do need to get hold of really tasty juicy melons – I love the combination of salt and sweet!
Hi Claire!
Yes, that’s true. The fruit needs to be really juicy and sweet.
Thanks for commenting
I haven’t tasted them before… Seems should be nice, Thanks dear Giovanna, love, nia
Hi Nia!
This is another one for you to try at home, I think you’ll like it
Thanks!
This is such a great dish, Giovanna. We use prosciutto but the effect is the same, salty and sweet in one bite. I love it! Hmmm I need to find me a ripe melon.
Hi John!
Yes, the effect is the same. Is soo good
Can taste it already…just went in for seconds of a carrot/pineapple/crazin salad w/mayo/sour cream/ chili powder///and…umm, probably a few things I don’t remember adding….but, I NOW wish I’d of added some ham, bacon or Prosciutto…
i think I will next time for sure…Thanx
Hello Paul!
That salad sounds outstanding! Ham or bacon are always good additions to almost anything
Thanks for your comment. Ps. loved your post on American pie!
I love cantaloupe and prosciutto together. The first time I tried it was while on vacation in Italy…super delicious!
Hi Christina!
Thanks for your comment!
You are such a globetrotter
I have always loved this salty and sweet combination. A wonderful starter for a summer meal.
Hi Karen!
Thanks a lot for stopping by
I would love all of the different flavors mixed together. Such a simple but delicious little snack!
Thank you April!