Breakfast with Avocado and Blue Cheese

To prepare a delicious and refined dish, we will start by cleaning and cutting the onion. It is thoroughly washed, then cut in half. Each half is sliced into thin pieces, which are carefully separated by hand, taking care not to break them. This will add a pleasant texture to our dish. Green onion, an excellent choice to add extra flavor, is cleaned, washed, and sliced into thin rounds, thus preparing to complement the dish.

The avocado must be perfectly ripe. It is washed, then carefully cut lengthwise, making a circular incision around the entire fruit. After removing the pit, the pulp is immediately sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent oxidation. This step is essential to maintain the vibrant color of the avocado.

To add a savory note, we take a slice of prosciutto crudo or jamón serrano and place it in a preheated non-stick pan over low to medium heat, without oil. The ham is cooked until golden and crispy, and its aroma will fill the kitchen. Once the ham is ready, it is removed from the pan and placed on an absorbent napkin to eliminate excess fat. The pan with the traces of fat will be used further, adding a deep flavor to the dish.

After the ham has cooled slightly, it is cut into small pieces, about 0.5 cm. In the same pan, we add a teaspoon of oil and heat it over medium heat. The previously prepared onion is added, which is carefully turned to caramelize evenly until it takes on a golden hue. Finally, we add the pieces of prosciutto and mix gently, seasoning with salt and a blend of pepper.

Once the onion and prosciutto mixture is ready, it is removed from the heat, and the grill is preheated to moderate heat. The flesh of the two halves of avocado is brushed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, then placed on the grill. The avocado is left for a few minutes, checking it periodically. Once ready, it is transferred to a cutting board, and the skin is carefully removed.

Each half of the avocado will be filled with crumbled blue cheese, which is lightly flattened to avoid breaking. Then, a small baking tray is lined with parchment paper, and the filled avocado halves are placed in it. On top of the cheese, the onion and prosciutto mixture is added, and the tray is placed in the preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius, checking periodically.

At the same time, we prepare the poached eggs. Water is brought to a boil with vinegar, then a whirlpool is created in the water with the help of a spoon, and the egg is allowed to slip in the middle. It is cooked for 2.5-3 minutes, and then removed with a slotted spoon. The poached egg is carefully placed on the avocado halves.

To add a final touch to the dish, a reduction of balsamic vinegar, wine, and honey is prepared, which is left over medium heat until it reduces by half. The avocado halves are drizzled with this aromatic mixture, and the dish is garnished with slices of green onion, giving it an attractive appearance. This combination of ingredients will delight the taste buds and bring a sophisticated air to your meal.