Asparagus, Mozzarella & Parma Ham Parcels
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Starters
Description
It’s unbelievable how much flavour you can get from three great ingredients – it’s worth spending a little time to make this delish starter.
Ingredients
Dressing
½ (80 g) red onion, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp (30 ml) capers
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
¼ C (60 ml) red wine vinegar
⅓ C (80 ml) orange juice
⅓ C (80 ml) olive oil
Parcels
4 slices of Parma ham
16 thin asparagus spears, blanched
150 g fresh bocconcini or buffalo mozzarella balls, sliced
Olive oil, for frying
Micro herbs, to garnish
Instructions
Dressing
Place the onion, capers, mustard, vinegar and orange juice in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Keep the motor running while you slowly add the oil in a steady stream. Season to taste and set aside.
Parcels
Place a slice of Parma ham flat on a clean surface. Place 4 asparagus spears on one end. Add 2 or 3 slices of bocconcini or mozzarella and then gently roll up to form a parcel.
Heat a little olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Fry the parcels for 2 minutes until the Parma ham crisps and the cheese melts.
Serve warm with dressing on the side and garnish with some micro herbs.
