Shallots and Parma Ham with Parmesan shavings

You'll need:

400g shallots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tsp brown sugar
salt and black pepper
4 large torn basil leaves
125g sliced Parma Ham
60g shavings Parmesan

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and stir in the shallots. Cover with the lid, and sweat over a low heat for 5-10 minutes.

2. Add the sugar, salt and pepper, cook the shallots very gently for half an hour. Add the vinegar, boil rapidly for approximately 1 minute.

3. Turn off heat and allow to cool. Tear in the basil.

4. When cool, place shallots in their own sauce on individual plates, lay the Parma ham on top, scatter with shavings of cheese and serve with crusty bread.