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Tortilla española (tortilla de patatas)

Spain's thick potato and onion omelette, slow-poached in olive oil and flipped to a golden, just-set center.

Time
50min
Steps
5
Tortilla española (tortilla de patatas), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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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 and fold in the warm potatoes; rest 10 minutes.

    3. 3

      Heat 2 tbsp oil in the skillet and pour in the mixture.

    4. 4

      Cook on medium-low until the edges set, 5 minutes; flip onto a plate and slide back in.

    5. 5

      Cook 2–3 minutes more for a juicy center; serve warm or room temperature.

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