The San Jacobo is an appetizing “book” with ham and cheese inside; after being coated in flour, egg and bread crumbs. It can also be prepared with pork fillets or Serrano ham, although the traditional is with regular ham.
Many people confuse it with the French cordon bleu, but it is said that its origin comes from the Way to Santiago itself. According to La Cocina Masónica by José Juan Iglesias del Castillo, its name comes from the inns along the Way where it was the luxury dish given to pilgrims who had made a heroic achievement. Something that every hungry person dreams of eating to recover their strength.
The best thing about it is that it is a very simple and easy to prepare recipe. It also has the advantage that children love it. Shall we start?
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