Spanish Potato Omelet Tortilla A La Espanola
Steps
Heat the oil in a 8-9 inch skillet.
Add the slices of potato one at a time to avoid sticking together.
Alternate layers of potatoes with layers of onions.
Cook slowly over medium heat , turning the potatoes until tender , not brown.
Drain potatoes in a colander , save oil.
Make sure skillet is very clean for later use.
In a bowl , beat eggs with a fork until slightly foamy.
Salt to taste.
Add the potatoes , press down to cover potatoes completely with egg.
Return to skillet , heat 2 tablespoons of saved oil until smoking point.
Add the mixture , spread it out.
Rapidly , lower the temperature to medium-high.
Shake the pan often to avoid sticking.
When the bottom is brown , cover the skillet with a plate , turn skillet up-side down , remove tortilla , slide off plate with uncooked side down into skillet and cook the other side , turn several times until cooked.
Ingredients
olive oil, potatoes, onion, coarse salt, eggs
