Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Potato Omelette)

Name: Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Potato Omelette)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold); 1 large onion (optional but recommended); 6 large eggs; 2 cups olive oil (for frying); 1 tsp kosher salt

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min Serves: 4 Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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A classic Spanish tapa, this thick fluffy omelette is packed with tender potatoes and onions olive oil. Simple ingredients come together for a masterpiece.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs waxy potatoes (like Yukon Gold)
1 large onion (optional but recommended)
6 large eggs
2 cups olive oil (for frying)
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onions.
2

Heat abundant olive oil in a pan.
3

Poach potatoes and onions in oil for 15-20 mins until tender.
4

Drain oil.
5

Beat eggs with salt. Add warm potato mix and let sit 10-15 mins.
6

Cook tortilla in a little oil until bottom is set.
7

Flip onto a plate and slide back to cook other side.

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