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Tortilla Española Recipe

Name: Tapa the Worlds Tortilla Española Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 cups Potatoes; 1 medium Onion; 6 large Eggs; 1 cups Olive Oil; 1 tsp Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Inspired by Tapa the World

Time50m

Serves6

The Spanish poor man’s potato cake cooked in olive oil with onion and egg.

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

Prepare the Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, tossing to combine for about 10 minutes.

Slice the Onion

Peel and thinly slice the onion. Add it to the bowl with the salted potatoes, mixing gently.

Cooking

Cook the Potatoes and Onions

In a large, non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes and onions, frying slowly for about 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Prepare the Egg Mixture

In a large bowl, crack the eggs and beat them lightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Once the potatoes and onions are cooked, drain them from the oil and let them cool for a few minutes before adding them to the egg mixture.

Combine and Cook the Tortilla

Add the potato and onion mixture to the bowl with the eggs, stirring gently to combine. Wipe the skillet clean and add a little more olive oil. Heat over medium heat and pour in the egg and potato mixture, spreading evenly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the bottom is set.

Flip the Tortilla

To flip the tortilla, place a large plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tortilla onto the plate. Slide it back into the skillet to cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Serve

Once both sides are cooked, slide the tortilla onto a serving plate. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.