Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Omelet)
Tortilla de Patatas is a popular Spanish Omelet consisting of potatoes & eggs and optionally onions. It is a popular dish in Spanish cuisine.
Servings: 3 people
Cost: $6
Equipment
- Non-stick Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 6 pcs Eggs
- 2 pcs Potatoes sliced in 1/4 inch thickness
- 6 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 pc Onion medium-size, diced
- 1 tbsp Salt
Instructions
- Peel and dice the onion and set aside. Remove the skin of the potatoes and slice them with 1/4 inch thickness.
- Heat a non-stick pan under medium to low heat and add the olive oil. Add in the potatoes and onions. Fold every now and then until cook through about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Beat the eggs and pour it over the bowl of the cooked potatoes and onions and fold to mix then add in salt.
- Heat a non-stick pan and add olive oil. Place the mixed eggs and potatoes into the pan. Fold the sides inward once the eggs start to set and cook.
- Flip the tortilla over once it start to brown using a flat plate that is larger than the pan.
- Then slide back the uncooked side down back to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Best paired with bread or baguette.
Notes
- Do not overcook the potatoes. It should not discolor.
- Use a non-stick pan.
- When flipping the tortilla, the plate must be bigger than the pan to easily maneuver it.
- You may add lettuce and green salad on the side when eating your Spanish Omelet
