Name: Matcha-Yuzu ~Glazed Ham~: A Fusion Take On A Traditional Easter Dish
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: For the ham:; 1.5–2 kg Smoked ham leg; 8-10 Cloves (optional); For the glaze:; 1 cup Yuzu marmalade/yuzu jam; 2 tbsp Honey or brown sugar; 1-2 tsp Matcha powder (sifted); 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional); 1 tbsp Soy sauce (optional)

Question 1

Do I need to cook the ham?

Accepted Answer

Most hams sold in stores are already fully cooked. Your goal is simply to heat the ham through and caramelise the glaze.

Question 2

How do I prevent the ham from drying out?

Accepted Answer

Add a little water to the bottom of the roasting pan and cover the ham tightly with foil for the majority of the cooking time to create a steamy environment.

Question 3

When do I apply the glaze?

Accepted Answer

When cooking glazed ham, the stage at which you apply the glaze is very important. Apply it near the end of the cooking process (after roasting the ham for about 40 minutes). Do not apply the glaze at the start. Because ham glazes are high in sugar, applying them before roasting will cause them to burn and turn bitter long before the ham is heated through.