Tortilla Española
Breakfast A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza. The following recipe makes a 10-inch (25 cm) omelette that will feed from one to four persons.

Before you start
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 9 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until garlic is browned.
- 02
Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).
- 03
Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.
- 04
Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons oil.
- 05
Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
- 06
Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
- 07
Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original 10-inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.
- 08
Add egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to frying pan; fry, lifting up edges of tortilla española to allow uncooked egg to run underneath and cook.
- 09
Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, etc., are all very good choices.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.5, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .



