Tortilla Espanola with Saffron Aioli
- 2 whole heads garlic
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon saffron threads
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 small boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Wrap each garlic head in foil and roast until soft, about 1 hour.
- Unwrap and let cool.
- Peel cloves and set aside.
- In medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon.
- Set aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons hot water in small bowl.
- In small, dry skillet over moderate heat, toast saffron for 30 seconds.
- Stir into hot water, then fold saffron water into egg mixture.
- In blender, combine 4 tablespoons canola oil, raw garlic, roasted garlic, and salt.
- Blend on high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg mixture and blend 1 more minute.
- With motor running, very slowly add olive oil and remaining canola oil in steady stream, and continue blending until thick, about 2 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 300F
- In medium pot, combine potatoes and enough water to cover.
- Bring to boil, lower heat to moderately low, and cook, covered, until potatoes can be pierced with fork, about 5 minutes.
- Drain and set aside to cool.
- In small saute pan, over moderate heat, saute onions and garlic in vegetable oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine eggs, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add egg mixture.
- Cook 4 minutes, then invert tortilla into ovenproof nonstick pan.
- Cover and bake until just set, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with saffron aioli.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tortilla-espanola-with-saffron-aioli-235622 (may not work)