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Spanish potato omelette

The Spanish potato omelette is known in Spain as "tortilla". It can be served by itself as a snack with a cocktail, or warm with a salad for dinner. It is one of the Spanish classics. It is a healthy, delicious, cheap and easy recipe to prepare.

Spanish tortilla potato omelette
Credit: Pablo Tordesillas

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By Pablo Tordesillas

Source: SBS


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  • serves 4 people
  • preparation 20 minutes
  • cooking 40 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 300 ml olive oil 
  • 4 potatoes, peeled, cut into slices 
  • 1–2 medium-size onions, finely sliced 
  • 4 eggs 
  • salt

Instructions

Heat up the olive oil in a pan.

Place the potatoes and onions in the hot oil and cook for about 20 minutes.

Drain the excess oil and allow to cool.

Add the eggs to the potato and onion and combine. Season with salt.

Place back in the hot pan and cook until golden brown on one side.

Slide the tortilla back into the pan to cook the other side, until golden.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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