Spanish Paella-Style Japanese Serrano Ham
A fusion dish combining Japanese flavors with Spanish paella-style cooking. Serrano ham is marinated in a sweet soy sauce and sake mixture before being grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, thinly sliced serrano ham
- ●2 cups, mixed Japanese vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, zucchini, carrots) juicy
- ●2 cups, short-grain Japanese rice spanish
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons sake
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ●1/4 cup, chopped green onions
Instructions
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1. Preheat grill to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sake, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add sliced serrano ham and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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3. Cook Japanese rice according to package instructions.
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4. Grill marinated serrano ham for 2-3 minutes per side, or until caramelized.
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5. Grill mixed Japanese vegetables for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender.
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6. To assemble paella, layer cooked rice, grilled vegetables, and grilled serrano ham in a large skillet or paella pan.
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7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.