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Tortilla De Patata Spanish Tortilla

An authentic tortilla of spain and often served in tapas bars. Our traditional breakfast since i was a kid served with rice, bread and chorizos although served also as a light dinner.

Steps

Heat the oil in a large frying pan , add the potatoes , onion and a little salt and fry over low heat for about 20 minutes , stirring occasionally , to prevent sticking and browning.
Beat the eggs in a large bowl.
Lift the potatoes and onions out of the pan with a slotted spoon and stir them into the beaten eggs , adding a little more salt and some pepper , set aside to soak for 10 minutes , pour off the oil , reserving 3 tablespoons.
Return 2 tbsp of the oil to the pan and heat until hot.
Add the potato mixture , reduce the heat and cook gently for about 10 minutes , until it is golden underneath and almost set.
Carefully flip the tortilla on to a large plate so the cooked side is on top.
Add the remaining oil to the pan , ease the tortilla back in , and cook the second side for about 5 minutes.
Take a slice and serve.

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil, potatoes, onion, eggs, salt and pepper