Authentic Pimientos del Piquillo Stuffed with Serrano Ham

• 16 whole Pimientos del Piquillo
• 150 g minced pork
• 70 g Serrano ham, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced and degermed
• 10 cl olive oil
• Salt and ground pepper

Difficulty: 2

1. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and onion until browned.
2. Add the minced pork and chopped Serrano ham.
3. Stir in 1 beaten egg and allow it to set, mixing thoroughly.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
5. Gently drain the peppers, open them, and stuff each with a small spoonful of the mixture.
6. Dip the stuffed peppers in flour, then in the remaining 2 beaten eggs.
7. Fry on each side in the remaining hot olive oil until golden.
8. Serve with lettuce leaves and diced tomatoes.