Prosciutto and Italians

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Prosciutto is the Italian word for ham, used in English to refer to dry-cured ham. The two most common kinds being Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele.

Uses:

• Sliced prosciutto crudo in Italian cuisine is often served as an antipasto, wrapped around grissini or, especially in summer, cantaloupe or honeydew.
• It is eaten as accompaniment to cooked spring vegetables, such as asparagus or peas.
• It may be included in a simple pasta sauce made with cream, or a Tuscan dish of tagliatelle and vegetables.
• It is also used in stuffings for other meats, such as veal.
• Prosciutto may further be used in a filled bread or as a pizza topping.
• Prosciutto is often served in sandwiches, sometimes in a variation on the Caprese Salad, with basil, tomato, and fresh mozzarella. A basic sandwich served in some European cafes and bars consists of prosciutto in a croissant.