Ous Estrellats (Fried Eggs and Potatoes)

Fry the Potatoes:

1. Heat plenty of olive oil in a deep frying pan or casserole dish over high heat.
2. Add the potatoes and fry for 2 minutes over high heat. Reduce the temperature to medium and cook the potatoes for another 5-6 minutes.
3. Increase the temperature again and cook for another 2 minutes until the potatoes are golden brown. Drain the potatoes on paper towel and season with salt.

Fry the Eggs:

1. Heat plenty of olive oil in another frying pan.
2. Crack the eggs and slide into the pan. Fry, continually basting with hot olive oil. The idea is to have the egg whites set fully while keeping the egg yolks beautifully runny.
3. Divide the potatoes among four ceramic bowls.
4. Slide 1 egg on top of each.
5. Season the eggs with a little salt and top with strips of ham.
6. Serve immediately. Alow the hot egg yolks to burst over the potatoes, if preferred.