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Tortilla de papas (Spanish potato omelet)

Thick potato and onion omelet slow-cooked in olive oil, set but still juicy in the middle.

Time
45min
Steps
4
Tortilla de papas (Spanish potato omelet), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Gently cook potatoes and onion in oil over medium-low until tender but not browned, 20 minutes. Drain (save oil).

    2. 2

      Beat eggs with salt, fold in potatoes and rest 10 minutes.

    3. 3

      Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 23 cm nonstick pan and cook the mixture over medium-low, shaking, 6 minutes.

    4. 4

      Flip onto a plate, slide back and cook 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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