San Jacobs

San Jacobs

"This is one Spanish snack very much liked by children", that is what my Spanish friend told me when she taught me this dish. I found her words to be so true. First I used to cook it for my sons and now they cook and feed their friends.. If your children are picking up cooking you can easily teach them this dish.

Preparation time  : 15 minutes
Frying time           : 20 minutes
Difficulty               : Very easy
Serves                   : 6 - 8

Ingredients :

100 grams of sliced Ham (you can use any ham, if you don't eat pork, use chicken ham instead)

6 - 8 thinly sliced Cheese or you can use regular cheese slices (packed)

1 Egg beaten

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste 

Olive oil to fry.

1 cup fine Breadcrumbs (it's better to make fresh)

Salad leaves to serve

Method :

 1) Get a slice of ham and place a slice of cheese on top then roll these together tightly. Place it in a plate. Now make rest of the rolls. 2) Crack an egg in a wide mouthed bowl. Whisk it and season. Keep breadcrumbs ready on a plate. 3) Dip the rolls in the beaten egg and then the breadcrumbs and place on a plate
4) Heat sufficient Olive Oil in a Non-stick pan over medium heat. When all the slices have been prepared fry in hot oil until golden. Remember to be careful while frying. They should not open. Try with one first. In case it opens, secure with a toothpick.

5) Place on kitchen paper to drain off excess oil before serving.

6) Divide the salad leaf so that they are of the same size of the roll. Place Salad leaf on a plate and place a roll on it and serve hot.