Tortilla de Patatas - Spanish Omelette - Tortilla Española
Tortilla de Patatas or either known as Spanish Omelette or Tortilla Española is a traditional dish from Spain that is made with basic simple ingredients like eggs potatoes and onion. The potatoes and onion are cooked in extra-virgin olive oil. It is simply delicious and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes (about 650g)
- 5 eggs
- 1 onion , thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- 2 ½ cups (600ml) good quality extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, cut in half and then in quarters. Cut into ? inch (3mm) slices.
- Cut onion into thin slices.
- In a 9.5 inch (24cm) non-stick frying pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onion, add salt to taste and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until potatoes are fork tender but not brown.
- Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and place into a sieve over a bowl to let the oil drain. Let cool slightly. The olive oil can be strained and reused.
- Meanwhile crack eggs into a large bowl. Season with salt and whisk to combine. Add cooled potatoes and onion and stir to combine.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil into the non-stick pan and add potato and egg mixture. Stir the mixture to get some cooked egg on top. Press slightly and let the tortilla cook for 5-6 minutes. Tuck the edges in and place a larger plate on top of the pan. Flip the tortilla onto the plate and slide the tortilla back into the pan.
- Now depending on your taste preferences if you want it more moist and runny or more cooked inside cook the tortilla for 2-4 minutes more. Invert onto a serving plate and let sit for a few minutes.
- Serve tortilla warm alongside some fresh salad and crusty bread. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 28.5gProtein: 10gFat: 17.3gSaturated Fat: 3.4gCholesterol: 205mgSugar: 3.5g