Serrano ham is the traditional ingredient for this warming Spanish stew, hut if it is not available any other smoked ham or, in fact, any cooked ham, may be substituted.
ingredients
4 - 6 servings
50 ml (2 fl oz) 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1 Onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, chopped
1/2 kg (1 lb) Serrano ham, coarsely chopped
1 Tbs Flour
600 ml (1 pint) 2 1/2 cups Water
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Bay leaf
1 Tbs Chopped parsley
1/2 kg (1 lb) Turnips, diced
method
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until they are soft. Add the ham and fry for a further 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the turnips are cooked and tender.
3. Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving dish. Remove and discard the bay leaf and serve at once.
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