All you need are some potatoes, some eggs
and a large non-stick pan. However, to make this tortilla tastier, you should
add some veg and if are not vegetarian, some kind of meat. For a real taste of
Spain, choose some chorizo, but prawns or bacon are also an option.
Recipe
First, you need to boil some potatoes,
about 500g, with their skin on, until they are cooked but not too soft (we are
not doing mash). Then, cool them while getting the rest ready.
Slice a couple of big onions and fry them
in some extra virgin olive oil along with some chopped veg, peppers or
mushrooms. If using chorizo, start frying it without oil and use the natural
oil to fry the rest.
Once the potatoes are cold, peel them with
a knife and roughly slice them. Add them to the pan and gently mix with the
rest.
In a bowl, break between 4 and 6 eggs,
whisk and season. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, tarragon or basil add a
great taste to a tortilla. Pour the onion and potato mix into the eggs and mix
everything together.
In the pan (preferably clean), heat some
olive oil until pipping. Pour the egg mix into the pan and flatten with a
wooden spoon or a spatula. After a few seconds, shake the pan from left to
right and back a few times to ensure the mix doesn't stick to the bottom.
Reduce the heat and cook for a few minutes.
Once the inside looks solid, cover the pan with a plate or a board, and turn
the tortilla on it. Return it to the pan so the other side will cook, or put
the pan under a grill.
Serve hot or cold on a bed of salad, with
some bread and a dash of olive oil. Buen provecho!
For more information about the tortilla, check
this.
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