Spanish Tortilla
- 2 cups Olive Oil
- 1 pound Potatoes
- 1 whole Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 whole Eggs
- 1/4 pounds Jamon Or Prosciutto (Optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- Peel and slice potatoes into thin rounds.
- Dice the onion and garlic.
- Optional: if adding meat, you can crisp or brown the meat of your choice at this point, cut into small pieces and set aside for later.
- Fill a pan with enough olive oil to cover the potatoes, onions and garlic and set to a low boil to fry the potatoes until tender.
- Potatoes should have a give slightly when poked with a knife or fork.
- Crack 4 eggs into a separate bowl and whisk until whites and yolks are combined.
- Remove cooked potatoes from heat and drain majority of the oil, leaving a small amount in the pan.
- Transfer cooked potato mixture into a separate bowl.
- Slowly stir eggs into potato mixture.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: if using, add cooked meat at this point and stir in until distributed evenly.
- Once fully incorporated, place the mixture back into the slightly oiled pan.
- Cook until sides begin to pull away from the pan.
- Use a plate or pan to flip the other side of the tortilla into the pan.
- (A plate or another pan can be used for this.)
- Continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and then transfer to a plate.
- Cut slices and serve.
olive oil, potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, jamon, salt, pepper
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/spanish-tortilla-2/ (may not work)