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Spanish Tortilla

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.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes and onions
    1. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Peel and thinly slice the onions.
  2. Cook the potatoes and onions
    1. 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.
  3. Beat the eggs
    1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Combine ingredients
    1. Once the potatoes and onions are cooked, remove them from the pan and mix them with the beaten eggs.
  5. Cook the tortilla
    1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture. Cook over low heat until the bottom is set.
  6. Flip the tortilla
    1. 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.
  7. Serve
    1. Let the tortilla cool slightly before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.