Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)
A classic Spanish dish made with potatoes, onions, and eggs.
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- •1 Onionsjulienned
- •3 Potatoespeeled and sliced thinly
- •500 ml Olive oilfor frying
- •5 Eggs
- •Saltto taste
- 1
Julienne the onion and slice the potatoes thinly (about 3-4 mm).
5 min
- 2
Heat 500 ml of olive oil in a large pan.
1 min
- 3
Add the onions to the pan and caramelize them.
15 min
- 4
Add the sliced potatoes to the pan and cook on medium to low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15 min
- 5
Beat 5 eggs in a bowl and add the cooked onions and potatoes, draining excess oil.
5 min
- 6
Add salt to taste and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
15 min
- 7
Heat a nonstick pan with a little oil, add the egg mixture, and cook on high heat for 1 minute, then medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
4 min
- 8
Flip the tortilla using a plate and cook the other side for another 3 minutes.
3 min
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