Description
A Spanish tortilla, or "tortilla de patatas," is a simple yet flavorful dish made with eggs, potatoes, and sometimes onions. The potatoes are sautéed in olive oil and mixed with beaten eggs, then cooked into a thick, golden omelette. It's delicious served warm or at room temperature.Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes and onions
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Peel and thinly slice the onions.
- Cook the potatoes and onions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and onions, and cook until tender and just starting to brown.
- Beat the eggs
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine ingredients
- Once the potatoes and onions are cooked, remove them from the pan and mix them with the beaten eggs.
- Cook the tortilla
- Heat a small amount of olive oil in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook over low heat until the bottom is set.
- Flip the tortilla
- Place a plate over the pan and carefully flip the tortilla. Slide it back into the pan and cook until both sides are golden and the center is set.
- Serve
- Let the tortilla cool slightly before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.