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Asparagus and jamon

Asparagus and jamon

This recipe is from the April/May 2011 issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE.

Wine to try
2009 La Linea Tempranillo Rosé, Adelaide Hills, A$21
The assortment of flavours presented here could cause a food and wine aficionado some grief. To the rescue comes this characterful rosé with its deep savoury flavours and crisp, dry finish. Winemaker Peter Leske holds the crushed tempranillo grapes on their skins for 24 hours to gain colour, flavour and sufficient tannins, so it will match the robust flavours of the Russian salad and salty/sweet meatiness of the asparagus and jamon.

Asparagus and jamon

Serves 4
10   asparagus spears, trimmed
10   thin slices jamon
To serve:   2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp paprika


1 Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add asparagus and cook for 3 minu-tes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool. Wrap asparagus in jamon slices and transfer to serving platter. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika.


RECIPE Andy Harris PHOTOGRAPHY William Meppem STYLING Hannah Meppem and Sabine Schmitz DRINK SUGGESTION Peter Bourne


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