The potato omelette is one of the most popular and iconic dishes of Spanish cuisine. It is a simple and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed both as a main dish and as a side dish. Next, we explain step by step how to make a perfect potato omelette.
Ingredients:
- 6-8 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 4 eggs
- salt and olive oil
Preparation:
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and onion.
- Heat a frying pan with a little olive oil and add the potatoes and onion. Sauté over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and golden. It is important to stir from time to time to avoid burning.
- Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Add the potatoes and onion to the eggs and mix well.
- Heat a nonstick skillet with a little more olive oil. Pour the egg, potato and onion mixture into the pan and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until the top is set.
- Flip the tortilla with the help of a plate or a pan lid. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked on both sides.
- Serve hot or cold, according to preference. You can accompany it with salad, bread or a slice of serrano ham.
Tips and tricks:
- It is important to choose potatoes with a firm and consistent texture, such as new potatoes or low-yielding potatoes, since they are the ones that best resist cooking and maintain their shape.
- If you prefer a lighter tortilla, you can use less egg or add a little milk.
- You can vary the recipe by adding different ingredients, such as ham, chorizo, spinach, mushrooms, etc.
- If you don't have a nonstick skillet, you can use a cast iron skillet with extra olive oil.
In summary, the potato omelette is a simple and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in many ways. With the right ingredients and a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect potato omelette every time. Also, once you have the basic recipe, you can experiment with different ingredients and flavors to give your tortilla a personal touch.
Another way to make a potato omelette is by using a pressure cooker. In this case, you would follow the same preparation steps but instead of cooking the potatoes and onion in a pan, you would cook them in the pressure cooker with a little water and salt. Then, you would drain the potatoes and onion and continue with the process of mixing with the eggs and cooking in the pan. This method is faster and requires less maintenance.
In any case, tortilla de patatas is a delicious and easy to prepare dish that you are sure to enjoy whether you are a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and techniques to find your perfect version of this traditional recipe.
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