
Tortilla Española
A classic Spanish omelette made with potatoes and onions, perfect for a hearty lunch.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 large onions
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
- 2
Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 3/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the sliced potatoes and onion to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender but not browned.
- 5
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and onion in a colander to remove excess oil. Let them cool slightly.
- 6
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Gently fold the cooled potato and onion mixture into the beaten eggs.
- 8
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- 9
Pour the egg, potato, and onion mixture into the skillet, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 5 minutes until the edges are set.
- 10
Using a large plate, carefully flip the tortilla over and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- 11
Once cooked, slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 12
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before slicing and serving.
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