non-meat substitute for prosciutto?

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I'm making a side dish of chard with pine nuts and gorgonzola.  The recipe also calls for a small amount of prosciutto.  I was thinking of substituting oil-cured kalamata olives to give it the salty, chewy quality, but I wondered if someone had a better idea?

mrslarkin · Accepted Answer

Sun dried tomatoes might be tasty, too.

ATG117 · Answer

I'd leave it out and add in sultanas or unsweetened craisins. Though different than prosciutto, it will add another texture and flavor

Hilarybee · Answer

I think ricotta salata might be nice.

mrslarkin · Answer

yes! also, sweet white miso will give you that same savory-salty-umami thing.

sexyLAMBCHOPx · Answer

Anchovies, cooked with the chard will impart a salty, nutty flavor.

amysarah · Answer

I think your idea of oil cured black olives sounds great - good with all the ingredients. In fact, it might even be better that way!

HalfPint · Answer

How about some coarsely grated hard cheese, like parmesan or pecorino romano?

Monita · Answer

What about a cured fish or gravalax

non-meat substitute for prosciutto?

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