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Tortilla española recipe
Savor the authentic taste of Spanish potato omelette!
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes
- 200 g onion
- 6 eggs
- 100 ml olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Tortilla española
- Peel 200 g of potatoes and 200 g of onion, then slice them thinly.
- In a large non-stick pan, heat 100 ml of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced potatoes and onions to the pan, frying gently until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, crack and beat 6 eggs, then season them with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Once the potatoes are perfectly tender, drain the excess oil and mix them with the beaten eggs.
- Return the potato and egg mixture to the pan and cook at medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, until set.
- Gently flip the tortilla halfway through cooking for even cooking.
- Slice the tortilla into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
What is Tortilla española?
Tortilla española is a traditional dish from Spain, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around potatoes, onion and olive oil. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Tortilla española take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 60 dishes built on potatoes. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Tortilla española?
Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping.
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