Name: Serrano Chips with Quince Preserves and Manchego
Yield: Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1/4 lb thinly sliced serrano ham; About 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 (1/2-lb) wedge Manchego cheese*, chilled; 4 teaspoons quince preserves or membrillo** (quince paste)

Serrano Chips with Quince Preserves and ManchegoRomulo Yanes

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Cooks' notes:

Cheese can be shaved 4 hours ahead and chilled, loosely covered, on a platter. Ham can be fried 2 hours ahead and kept, uncovered, at room temperature.

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