Today we’re going to teach you how to prepare a quick, simple, inexpensive, and original appetizer with classic flavors. We’re making quail eggs on serrano ham and potato nests. This is a homemade recipe with typical ingredients that’s very affordable to prepare, perfect for surprising your guests at the table. Who doesn’t love fried eggs with potatoes? And what if we add serrano ham? Well, today we’re making it in a small format to create...
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Peel, wash, and grate the potato using a large grater. Try to use one with relatively large holes to create strips similar to matchstick potatoes but much longer.
Place the strips in water until ready to use. This will remove the starch and prevent them from turning black.
If you have special tools for making nests, use them. Alternatively, you can use two stainless steel strainers—one larger strainer to hold the potato strips and a smaller one to press and shape the nest.
Heat enough oil so that the strainer with the nest can be fully submerged.
Drain the potato strips thoroughly, as they need to fry without any water.
Sprinkle and mix the potato strips with a little flour to prevent them from sticking to the strainers during frying. Before placing the potatoes in the strainers to make the first nest, dip the strainers in oil—this will also help prevent sticking.
Once the oil is hot, place the prepared potato strips in the strainers and submerge them in the oil until they are well fried. Repeat the process to make six nests.
Cut the serrano ham slices into a size suitable for resting on top of the potato nests.
Use a large frying pan to cook several quail eggs at once, being careful not to let them stick. Once cooked, place them on paper towels to remove excess oil, then place them on top of the serrano ham.
Arrange the quail eggs on the serrano ham and potato nests on a beautiful serving platter and serve.
Make sure to thoroughly dry the potato strips before frying to avoid splattering oil.
Dipping the strainers in oil before shaping the nests helps prevent sticking.
Cook the quail eggs on low heat to avoid overcooking the yolks.
Can I use regular eggs instead of quail eggs?
Quail eggs are recommended for their small size, which fits perfectly on the potato nests. Regular eggs may be too large for this recipe.
What can I use if I don’t have serrano ham?
You can substitute serrano ham with prosciutto or any other thinly sliced cured ham.
How do I prevent the potato nests from sticking to the strainers?
Coat the potato strips with a little flour and dip the strainers in oil before shaping the nests.
Can I prepare the potato nests in advance?
Yes, you can fry the potato nests in advance and store them in an airtight container. Reheat them in the oven before serving.
What oil is best for frying the potato nests?
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying.
