Tortilla Española
A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 24 min
- Total
- 34 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until garlic is browned.
Procedure
Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).
Procedure
Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.
Procedure
Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons oil.
Procedure
Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
Procedure
Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
Procedure
Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original 10-inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.
Procedure
Add egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to frying pan; fry, lifting up edges of tortilla española to allow uncooked egg to run underneath and cook.
Procedure
Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, etc., are all very good choices.
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Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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