Wrapped carrots

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 8 carrots, equal size
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp white wine
• Ham (Serrano)
• 8 sage leaves
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, from the mill

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Peel the carrots, leaving the stems intact. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, add the carrots, and cook over high heat. Add the butter and honey and let it caramelize slightly. Add the wine, season with salt and pepper, and cook with the lid closed until al dente. Let it cool in the pan. Wrap the carrots in Serrano ham, then wrap a sage leaf, leaving it peeking out. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with pepper again. Can also be prepared the day before; it tastes even better if left to marinate; then drizzle with the balsamic vinegar just before serving.