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Tortilla De Patatas Potato Omelet Spain

This recipe comes from the 2002 cookbook, mediterranean street food, & it makes one of the most common, yet one of the tastiest of spanish omelets. This omelet will serve 4-6 as an appetizer, or just 2 as a main course. Preparation time does not include the chopping or dicing of the vegetables.

Steps

In an 8 1 / 2-inch skillet , put the oil & place over medium-low heat.
When oil is hot , add potatoes & cook for 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Add onion & cook another 20-30 minutes , or until the potatoes & onion are completely done & lightly golden.
Pour excess oil into a small bowl & set aside.
Put vegetables in a larger bowl , then pour the beaten eggs over the veggies , season to taste with salt & pepper & stir carefully to combine.
Wipe the skillet clean , then pour the reserved oil back into the skillet.
Place over medium heat & , when oil is hot , pour the egg-&-vegetable mixture into it.
Shake the pan to spread this mixture evenly & cook for 7-10 minutes , or until the bottom is golden.
Carefully slide a spatula along the sides & underneath the omelet to make sure it is not sticking , then place a plate over the pan.
Hold it tightly with one hand & turn the pan over with the other hand.
Then slide the tortilla back into the pan & cook for another 3-5 minutes .

Ingredients

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