Tapas Spanish Appetizers/Anne Wilson 2000

Tapas-Traditional Spanish Tortilla

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8 20 minutes 30 minutes 215 N/A 15g N/A 12g 4.5g 68mg


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup olive oil 1 lb 4 oz potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices 2 large onions, sliced
3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper



1 Heat the oil in an 8x2-inch deep nonstick skillet. Place alternate layers of potatoes and onions in the pan, cover and cook over low heat for 8 minutes. Using tongs, turn the layers in sections (it doesn't matter if it all breaks up). Cover and cook for another 8 minutes, without allowing the potatoes to color.
2 Place a large strainer over a bowl and drain the potato mixture, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil. (The rest can be used for cooking another time-it will have a delicately sweet onion flavor.)
3 Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the potato mixture, pressing down with the back of a spoon to completely cover with the egg.
4 Heat the reserved oil in the same skillet over high heat. Pour in the egg mixture, pressing down to make an even layer. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid or foil and cook for 12 minutes, or until set. Gently shake the pan to make sure the tortilla is not sticking. Let stand for 5 minutes, the invert onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges. Serve hot.

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