Recipe

Njeguški pršut

Dry-cured ham served with cheese and bread.

Ingredients

  • Thin sliced pršut
  • Local cheese
  • Olives
  • Figs
  • Bread
  • Olive oil

How to make it

  1. Bring pršut to room temperature. Prepare this first and keep the heat moderate; rushing the first stage usually gives uneven texture later.
  2. Slice cheese and bread. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  3. Arrange ham loosely on a board. Continue gently and check texture rather than only the clock; the dish is ready when the main ingredient is tender and well seasoned.
  4. Serve with olives, figs and a little olive oil. Taste once more before serving. Add salt, acid, herbs or a spoon of sauce at the end while the dish is still hot.

Serving note

Keep the plate simple and let the main texture lead: crisp pastry, tender stew, glossy sauce or fresh garnish. This page is a compact cooking guide, not a long article.