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Ingredients
- 8 perfectly ripe black figs, washed and stems trimmed
- 8 slices smoked cured ham such a Portuguese Presunto (Prosciutto can be substituted)
Method
- Carefully cut each fig almost in half lengthwise, cutting down to but not through the skin.
- Rotate 90 degrees and repeat to divide the fig into 4 sections attached at the base.
- Squeeze together at the base as you would a baked potato.
- Place one slice of Presunto on the counter in front of you.
- Place one fig in the center, and draw up edges of ham, fluting all around into fold.
- Press well to hold.
- Repeat with remaining figs and ham.
- Serve 2 wrapped figs per person.
