Serrano Ham and Tomato Bread Rolls

Courtesy of chef Jesús Nuñez of Graffit

Here is a quick and easy way to take a traditional Spanish dish, which is bread, tomato and Serrano ham, and turn it into a delicious appetizer.

Yield

Serves 6 rolls

Ingredients

- 1/3 pound of ciabbata bread

- 6 tomatoes

- 6 slices Serrano ham

- Extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Take ciabbata bread cut it into tiny cubes - the size of your pinkie nail.

2. Do the same with six tomatoes.

3. Mix both ingredients together to make a paste.

4. Grab a slice of Serrano ham and put a tablespoon of the bread-tomato mixture on one end of the slice.

5. Roll the rest of the ham slice over the bread-tomato mixture so that it wraps around.

6. Finish off with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.

November 11, 2010

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WHO

Chef and owner of the modern Spanish restaurant Gastroarte (formerly Graffit) on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

WHY

Former graffiti artist turned chef brings his combination of modern Spanish cuisine and graffiti street art to create an interactive dining experience in New York.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Jesús Nuñez’s recommendations for where to eat and drink in New York, Washington DC, Madrid, Barcelona, and Korea.