Easy and Authentic Spanish Tortilla
Surprise your friends and family with this 3-ingredient masterpiece that has good reason for being a Spanish staple. Surprisingly easy to make from scratch, this tortilla will quickly be added to your regular menu! Try not to eat the whole thing at once!
Equipment
- Large wok or pan
- Small skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- colander/strainer
- Optional: mandolin
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 3 medium potatoes
- 5 eggs
- 1 onion
- 2 Tsp of salt
Instructions
- Add oil to large wok or pan — about 1 1/2 inches deep — and heat over medium heat.
- Cut potatoes thinly (I use the mandolin for this).
- Add to the warmed oil. Be careful that the oil is not too hot, you want the potatoes to poach, not fry.
- Wait 5 minutes and add the sliced onion.
- Simmer gently over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Place the mixture in a colander and allow to drain.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt.
- Once the potato mixture has drained, add it slowly to the bowl of eggs and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Heat a small skillet over high heat. You do not need to add oil to the pan since the potato and egg mixture is sufficiently oiled.
- Add half of the mixture to the the small skillet and shake gently to mix.
- Use a spatula to shape the edges and make them slightly curved.
- After 2-4 minutes or slightly browned on the bottom and firming slightly, flip the tortilla over by place a plate over the skillet, flipping it over and onto the plate, and then sliding it back into the skillet so the other side can cook.
- Cook another 2-4 minutes until the bottom has browned sufficiently before flipping a final time back onto the plate.
- Repeat with the second half of the mixture
- Serve warm! Can be enjoyed plain, with ketchup or fry sauce, as a main entree or as a side.
Notes
Get creative by topping with cheese or adding in seasonings and vegetables!
My family of 6 could easily polish off both tortillas, so consider doubling the recipe if you plan on cooking for a crowd!
What did you think? Did you try variations that you want to share? Comment below!
My family of 6 could easily polish off both tortillas, so consider doubling the recipe if you plan on cooking for a crowd!
What did you think? Did you try variations that you want to share? Comment below!