Best Huevos a la Flamenca Recipe

We know that Andalusia is filled with potatoes, eggs, and chorizo recipes, but there is one that takes this combination to a whole new level. We are talking about the huevos a la flamenca, a Spanish dish that is famous for being easy to make and letting the chef use as many ingredients as they want. Keep reading to learn how you can make it at home, along with some extra tips for storing, serving, and playing with the ingredients for this recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 potatoes
• 2/3 cups (150g) of canned peas
• 2 thick slices (150gr) of Serrano ham
• 1 3/4 (360 ml) tomato sauce
• 1 Spanish chorizo
• 2 garlic cloves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Put water to heat in a pot with...: Put water to heat in a pot with a little salt and when it starts to boil, add the peas. Cook them for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them...: Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Small squares are the ideal size.
3. 3Crush the garlic cloves and sauté them in...: Crush the garlic cloves and sauté them in a pan with oil. Add the potatoes and fry them a bit. Season with the cayenne or regular pepper and set aside.
4. 4Peel the chorizo and cut the chorizo into...: Peel the chorizo and cut the chorizo into cubes. Cut the ham into cubes.
5. 5Sauté half the chorizo and half the serrano...: Sauté half the chorizo and half the serrano ham in a pan with oil.
6. 6Add the potatoes, garlic, and peas. Cook everything...: Add the potatoes, garlic, and peas. Cook everything over low heat for 5 minutes and divide it into 4 small bowls suitable for the oven (better if they are ceramic, ramekins, or clay bowls).
7. 7Cover them with the hot tomato sauce and...: Cover them with the hot tomato sauce and crack an egg on top of each casserole. Season the eggs.
8. 8Place the rest of the ham and chorizo...: Place the rest of the ham and chorizo around it and place the ramekins or clay pots in the oven. Bake the huevos a la Flamenca until the eggs are set.
9. 9Take them out of the oven, decorate the...: Take them out of the oven, decorate the Spanish egg dish with some chopped parsley leaves (optional), and now serve them warm.