Spanish Tortilla

Serves: 6

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

53

Sweetness

41

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2.5 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat

2

Add potatoes, onion, and salt

3

Use a heatproof spatula to coat potatoes with oil

4

When oil begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning frequently, until potatoes are tender but not browned, 20-25 minutes

5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onion to a large heatproof bowl

6

Add eggs and stir gently to combine; do not break up potatoes

7

Strain oil into a glass measuring cup; wipe out skillet

8

Heat 3 tablespoons reserved oil from measuring cup in skillet over medium-high heat

9

Add egg-potato mixture and cook, stirring constantly but gently to keep potatoes intact, until eggs begin to set (eggs will look scrambled), about 2 minutes

10

Spread mixture in an even layer; reduce heat to medium-low

11

Preheat broiler to high

12

Cook tortilla, shaking pan occasionally to prevent it from sticking, until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 12 minutes

13

Transfer skillet to oven and broil until top of tortilla is just cooked, about 2 minutes

14

Remove from oven

15

Invert a large plate over skillet

16

Using oven mitts (skillet and potatoes will be very hot; use caution), hold plate firmly over skillet and flip, releasing tortilla onto plate

17

Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving

18

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat

19

Add potatoes, onion, and salt

20

Use a heatproof spatula to coat potatoes with oil

21

When oil begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning frequently, until potatoes are tender but not browned, 20-25 minutes

22

Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onion to a large heatproof bowl

23

Add eggs and stir gently to combine; do not break up potatoes

24

Strain oil into a glass measuring cup; wipe out skillet

25

Heat 3 tablespoons reserved oil from measuring cup in skillet over medium-high heat

26

Add egg-potato mixture and cook, stirring constantly but gently to keep potatoes intact, until eggs begin to set (eggs will look scrambled), about 2 minutes

27

Spread mixture in an even layer; reduce heat to medium-low

28

Preheat broiler to high

29

Cook tortilla, shaking pan occasionally to prevent it from sticking, until eggs are nearly cooked through, about 12 minutes

30

Transfer skillet to oven and broil until top of tortilla is just cooked, about 2 minutes

31

Remove from oven

32

Invert a large plate over skillet

33

Using oven mitts (skillet and potatoes will be very hot; use caution), hold plate firmly over skillet and flip, releasing tortilla onto plate

34

Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving