Spanish potato omelette (Tortilla de patatas)

Name: Spanish potato omelette (Tortilla de patatas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 800 g potatoes; 6 eggs; 1 onion (optional); Extra virgin olive oil; Salt

The Spanish classic: potato and egg, juicy inside and golden outside.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

The tortilla de patatas is the most recognised dish of Spanish cooking, and also the one that sparks the most debate: with onion or without, set firm or runny in the middle. This recipe goes for potatoes cooked slowly in oil and a juicy centre.

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Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. Chop the onion if using.
Fry the potatoes and onion over medium-low heat in plenty of oil for about 20 minutes, until tender but not browned.
Drain them and mix with the beaten eggs and salt. Let rest for 5 minutes.
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Set the mixture in a pan with a little oil, 3-4 minutes per side, flipping with the help of a plate.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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