Tortilla Española


    Spanish omelet or potatoes omelet is probably the most renowned Spanish tapa that you’ll find in almost every bar in Spain.  Each place prepares and serves it a little bit different, thinner or thicker, with runny eggs or well cooked, in pieces on a plate, stuffed, or served in a sub.  Whichever way you try it is always fabulous and such a complete meal if you accompany it with vegetables or meat.
   
Most Spanish families prepare this plate at home on a regular basis.  Kids love this dish.  It is good warm but also cold and the next day leftovers are even better.  It makes a good sub if you add some mayonnaise and cheese, o some grilled red peppers.
   
    Omelets in Spain are traditionally round (what you call here a frittata) and preparing it takes a bit of practice.   It requires some technique to turn that omelet when it’s halfway cooked, but once you get the idea you’ll never forget it.  

Here’s what you will need:

MATERIALS:

-          Frittata Pan (or a regular frying pan with a plate to flip the omelet)

-          Plate to serve

-          Bowl and whisk to beat the eggs

-          Potato peeler and knife

INGREDIENTS:


-          1 ½ lb of potatoes

-          6 large eggs

-          Olive oil

-          Salt

HOW TO PREPARE IT:

1.       Wash the potatoes and peel them.
     




2.       Chop them in small pieces (about ½ inch x ½ inch x 1 inch).

3.       Heat up about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the potatoes. 

4.       Add salt to taste and cover the pan with a lid.  Cook at medium-low heat for about 20-30 minutes until they are soft


5.       Meanwhile, beat 6 large eggs for a few minutes until they are well mixed and fluffy.



6.      Pour the potatoes in the egg mix and let it rest there for 1-2 minutes so they soak some of the eggs.

7.       In the same pan, remove the excess of oil and keep about 2 tbsp. Let it get very hot and pour the egg and potatoes.  Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 3-4 minutes. 





8.       When the edges of the omelet start to cook, place a plate on top (in my case I used a frittata double pan, but is the same thing) and turn allowing the uncooked side to contact the hot pan.






9.       After 3 minutes or so, I like to turn it again and allow the omelet to seal completely.


10.   Set aside from the stove on a plate and allow to cool before eating


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