Serves 4
Ingredients
200 gm Parma (or Serrano) Ham
1 large ripe orange fleshed melon, cut into strips and rind removed
4 tbspn white wine vinegar
2 tbspn caster sugar
1 tsp Rock Salt
Extra virgin Olive Oil
Basil Leaves (to serve)
Freshly ground black Pepper (to serve)
Preparation Method
Pour the vinegar, together with 2 tablespoons of water, the sugar and a teaspoon of salt into a small saucepan and boil, stirring continuously, until it thickens into a syrup. Set aside and allow to cool
Arrange the ham on the plate. Slice the melon and arrange around the ham.
Carefully drizzle over the syrup and then drop a little Olive Oil over the surface (this is not a oily dish!)
Scatter over the Basil and Pepper and serve.
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