Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet)

Serves: 5

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

57

Sweetness

51

Sourness

45

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil until the pan is filled halfway

2

Once the oil is hot, add the potato slices and onion, making sure they are well-covered by the oil; add more oil if necessary

3

Cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes and onions are soft

4

Drain the oil and combine the potato mixture with the eggs

5

Add the salt and mix well

6

In a 10-inch by 2 1/2 inch deep nonstick skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat

7

Pour in the potato, egg, and onion mixture

8

Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottom of the omelet is very light brown

9

Using a flat ceramic plate, cover the frying pan and flip the omelet over onto the plate

10

Immediately slip the uncooked side back into the pan

11

Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the other side is a very light brown

12

Remove the omelet from the pan to a plate and cut into 4 wedges