Vegetable Medley with Fried Quail Egg

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a shallow saute pan and slowly saute the onion, garlic, and ham until the onion is softened.

2. 2

   Add the red and green peppers and the nora and continue cooking slowly until the peppers begin to soften.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato, zucchini, white wine, parsley, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, or until done to taste.

5. 5

   Press the nora with the back of a wooden spoon to extract its flavor, then discard the skin.

6. 6

   [May be prepared ahead] Divide the pisto onto 68 small individual dishes and keep warm.

7. 7

   Pour the oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a small skillet and heat to the smoking point.

8. 8

   Crack a quail egg or two with the edge of a sharp knife and place in the hot oil, using a spoon to pour a little oil over the egg so that it puffs and crisps.

9. 9

   This will take less than a minute.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels and repeat for the remaining eggs.

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    Place one egg over each dish of pisto, sprinkle with salt, and garnish the plate with the potatoes or onions.

12. 12

    Serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.