World Flavors Cookbook

Tortilla de Patatas

The iconic Spanish potato omelet. Thick, juicy, and made with just four ingredients: eggs, potatoes, salt, and optionally onions. A staple of every Spanish home and bar.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 4 large starchy potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 large onion, diced (optional)
• 500ml extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add potatoes and onion. Cook slowly on medium-low heat until soft but not browned (confit).
2. Drain the potatoes and onion, reserving the oil. Beat eggs in a large bowl and mix with the potatoes. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Heat a little of the reserved oil in a smaller non-stick pan. Pour in the mixture.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Use a flat plate to flip the tortilla and slide it back into the pan.
5. Cook for another 2 minutes. The center should remain slightly creamy.