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RCI-BR.002.0009.001

Tortilla española

Breakfast A , or Spanish omelette, is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • minced garlic
    1 tbsp
  • Vegetable or olive oil
    1 unit
  • potatoes
    6 medium
  • white onion
    1 unit
  • eggs
    6 large

Method

1
Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a ten inch frying pan until garlic is browned.
2
Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375 degrees Fahrenheit (200c).
3
Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.
4
Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about two tablespoons of oil.
5
Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
6
Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
7
Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original ten inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.
8
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.
9
Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, etc., are all very good choices.