Spanish Tortilla
Spanish Tortilla
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Chef's Note
“This is a typical treat from Spain. A very good appetizer which everyone seems to enjoy.”
READY IN:1hr |
SERVES:8 |
UNITS:US |
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup olive oil
- coarse salt (Kosher salt is coarse)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (mild one like the 1044 if available)
- 4 large eggs
Directions
- Use a large non stick pan for the first part of preparation and a 9” non stick pan for the final preparation.
- In large pan, layer potato, onion slices, olive oil and coarse salt to taste.
- Cook over medium heat, lifting and turning the potatoes/onion occasionally, until they are tender but not brown.
- Don’t be afraid if they brown a little, you want them to be cooked.
- The potatoes will remain separated, not in a “cake".
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl beat the eggs with a fork until they are slightly foamy.
- Let stand until potatoes are done.
- Remove the potatoes from the skillet and drain them in a colander, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the oil.
- Add the drained potato/onions to the beaten eggs while the potatoes are still hot.
- Press the potatoes down into the eggs so they are completely covered.
- Let mixture stand for 15 minutes.
- Heat two tablespoons of the reserved oil in the 9” pan.
- Add the potato/egg mixture to the pan rapidly spreading evenly with a pancake turner.
- Move the pan around and shake once in a while to evenly brown the mixture and keep it from sticking.
- You can use the edge of the pancake turner (or a fork) as the mixture sets to form the sides to a more vertical orientation away from the sides of the pan.
- Once the mixture is brown (this is the tricky part) place a large plate upside down over the pan.
- Turn the pan upside down, add a little more of the reserved oil, then slide the uncooked side of the potato/eggs back into the pan.
- Continue cooking until browned.
- Flipping the tortilla two or three more times will help give it shape.
- Once cooked, allow to cool several hours and enjoy!
- Cut into one inch pieces and serve as appetizer with toothpicks.
Spanish Tortilla