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Escarole with Crispy Ham and Eggs

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Christopher Testani

Like all good leafy greens, the giant pile of escarole leaves will wilt down dramatically as they cook.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 ounces thinly sliced Speck or prosciutto
4 large eggs
¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 head of escarole, leaves separated and torn into large pieces
1 teaspoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high. Cook Speck until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

    Step 2

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high and fry 2 eggs until whites are golden brown and crisp around the edges and set around the yolks (which should still be runny), about 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 2 eggs.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add escarole to skillet, toss to coat, and cook, stirring often, until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add fish sauce; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with crisped ham and fried eggs.

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