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Spanish tortilla

Potatoes, onion and eggs turned into a thick omelette you can slice. Just as good cold the next day.

Per serving
$1.30
Whole recipe
$5.20
Total time
55 min
Serves
4

Estimated at average US grocery prices for the amounts used. Your store will vary.

Spanish tortilla
photo by Tamorlan, CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

  • 9 gGarlic
  • 90 g (3.2 oz)Olive oil
  • 900 g (31.7 oz)Potatoes
  • 150 g (5.3 oz)Onions
  • 6 eggsEggs

Plus water, salt and pepper from your pantry.

Instructions

  1. Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until the garlic is browned.
  2. Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).
  3. Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to the hot oil and fry until brown.
  4. Strain the potatoes, onions and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons of oil.
  5. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
  6. Add the potatoes, onions and garlic to the beaten eggs and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  7. Put the reserved oil in the original frying pan and place over low-medium heat.
  8. Add the egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to the frying pan and fry, lifting the edges of the tortilla to let uncooked egg run underneath, until the egg is fully set.
  9. Serve once cooked, as a pizza, with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives.