Hi, welcome and welcome to Paulina Kitchen! Today we bring you a recipe that is a bomb, for the rich, for the easy and for the practical: San Jacobo . These wonders with saint names make us see God when we tried them. On the one hand, one of the most wonderful doubles in the world: ham and cheese. On the other, a crockery booked and to crown, a good frying. The result is a super crunchy bite and tasty with a cheese that melts in your mouth.
In this note we are going to tell you all the details about this preparation, tips for you to get perfect, the differences and similarities with other very similar dishes, and in the end as always, a recipe from San Jacobo to do at home and enjoy watching a movie .
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About San Jacobo
The San Jacobo is a classic of the Spanish cuisine that consists of two hamlets that carefully wrap a cheese feta that is then passed through egg and breadcrumbs and fries in hot oil.
The result is a bite that perfectly combines the softness of cheese with the salty flavor of the ham, with a golden and crispy exterior that contrasts wonderfully with the creaminess of its interior . Simply irresistible.
Why is it called San Jacobo?
The name "San Jacobo" does not have a religious history behind, as we might think. Actually, it is a name that has been transmitted from generation to generation in Spanish cuisine.
Some theories suggest that the name comes from the deformation of the French word "Cordon Bleu", which would pronounce in a similar way to Spanish as "San Blú" and then resulted in "San Jacobo." Other theories suggest that it could be a reference to a chef or establishment that popularized this delicious preparation.
San Jacobo Recipe History
The history of this recipe goes back to the traditional Spanish kitchens, where it was sought to take advantage of simple and economical ingredients to create simple but full of flavor dishes. The idea of combining ham and cheese in empanized preparation is not only rich but also ingenious, since it allows to enhance the flavors of both ingredients.
Over time, these snacks have become an iconic dish of Spanish cuisine with multiple variations and adaptations throughout the country. Each region has contributed its unique touch, which has further enriched the gastronomic tradition.
How to make San Jacobo Homemade
The preparation of this recipe is quite easy , it only requires some skill in the kitchen. To do them, ham fetas are needed that have a certain thickness so that they can sustain cheese.
Ham marketing wrap cheese and close as if they were a sandwich. Then they pass through flour, beaten egg and finally by breadcrumbs. They are fried in hot oil and, in a few minutes they are ready to enjoy. Ideal to enjoy in a tapas, such as appetizer or even on a birthday.
San Jacobo de ham and cheese
The classic filling of this bite is ham and cheese (usually cooked ham and a gruyere cheese). The choice of ingredients may vary according to personal preferences. Some people prefer to use Serrano ham for a more intense flavor, while others opt for cheddar or mozzarella cheese for a more creamy texture.
San Jacobo and similar dishes
The San Jacobo shares similarities with other dishes, such as the " Cordon Bleu de Chicken ", the " Cachopo " Asturian and the " Cordoba Flamenquines " Andaluces. All these recipes have a similar format, such as the crockery exterior of breadcrumbs but differ in some aspects.
- The French cordon is made with chicken fillets, a layer of gruyere cheese and Swiss ham.
- The Asturian cachopo, on the other hand, is done with veal fillets and can include other ingredients such as eggs and peppers.
- And the flamenquines are made with a fine market of meat and ham, but do not wear cheese.
4 tips for successful preparation
- Ham fetas can be folded in half to wrap the cheese, or cut into the middle, if they are large. It is important that they be wide, so that they are firm.
- It is essential to pass the filling of ham and cheese per flour , before the egg and the empanad, to guarantee good adhesion.
- You can experience with different types of ham and cheese variants to give them a personal touch.
- The grated bread can be replaced by Panko for even more crispy coverage.
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San Jacobo Recipe
Yields: 4 portions
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 cooked ham raises
- 4 cheese markets (mozzarella, cheddar, gruyere, etc.)
- 2 eggs
- Wheat flour
- Breadcrumbs or panko
- Frying oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to do San Jacobos step by step
- Place a cooked hammering on a flat surface, put a feta of cheese on top and cover it with another ham market. Repeat the process to make four “sandwiches” in total.
- In a deep dish place a little flour and pass through the filling of ham and cheese.
- Beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste apart, pass the filling of ham and cheese through the eggs and then by breadcrumbs or panko, gently pressing so that the breadcrumbs adheres well.
- Heat enough oil in a large pan over medium-high heat to cover the San Jacobos. Fry until they are golden and crispy on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove them and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
