Spanish Tortilla With Potatoes

Spanish Tortilla With Potatoes

A classic Spanish omelet of tender sliced potatoes and onion bound with eggs, cooked until golden and gently set.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the potatoes and onion as specified.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 ¼ cup (285 ml) of the olive oil in the frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 285.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: frying pan

  3. Step 3

    Add the potatoes, onion, and ⅝ tsp (4 gr) of the salt. Reduce to low heat and cook, turning gently every few minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender but not crisp.

    Timer: 22 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 700.0 gr Potato, 150.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: frying pan, Heatproof Spatula

  4. Step 4

    Set the colander over the mixing bowl and drain the potato mixture, reserving the cooking oil for another use. Let the vegetables cool slightly.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: colander, mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt until evenly combined.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 piece Egg, 4.0 gr Fine Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  6. Step 6

    Fold the drained potato mixture into the eggs and leave it to rest so the flavors combine.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, mixing bowl

  7. Step 7

    Wipe out the frying pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, and heat over medium heat for 1 minute.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: frying pan

  8. Step 8

    Pour the egg and potato mixture into the pan, spread it evenly, and reduce to low heat. Cook until the edges are firm and the center is still slightly wet.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Cookware: frying pan, Heatproof Spatula

  9. Step 9

    Place the plate over the pan, hold both firmly, and invert the tortilla onto the plate. Slide it back into the pan with the uncooked side down.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: frying pan, plate

  10. Step 10

    Cook over low heat until the second side is golden and the center reaches 71°C.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: frying pan

  11. Step 11

    Slide the tortilla onto the plate and rest it before cutting into wedges.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, plate

Nutrition (Estimated)