Tortilla de Patata

 

 

This first recipe we dedicate to Abuela Matilde(my Mum) who passed away 3 years ago. She was dearly loved by us all and will never be forgotten. Needless to say she used to make the best tortilla in the world.

Esta primera receta se la dedicamos a Abuela Matilde (mi Madre) que falleció hace 3 años. La queríamos mucho todos y nunca la olvidaremos. Va sin decir que ella hacía la mejor tortilla del mundo.

 

Ingredients:

800 grammes of potatoes

1 large onion

6 medium eggs

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

 

Method

1.       Peel the potatoes and onions, cut into slices and season.

2.       Fry the potatoes and onions in a high sided pan in about 3 centimetres of oil until the potatoes are tender and some are very slightly caramelised at the edges. Once this is done put the potatoes and onion in a sieve in order to drain the excess oil.

3.       Meanwhile beat the eggs and season. Stir in the potatoes and onions.

4.       In a medium sized frying pan heat two tablespoons of olive oil until quite hot.

5.       Pour in the egg, potato and onion mixture and, after a minute or so, turn the heat down to medium. With a wooden spoon press down the edges of the mixture so that you start to see a tidy round shape. Cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes or until you see the mixture beginning to set.

6.       Put a plate face down (one that fits snugly just inside the rim of the pan) on top of the mixture and turn the whole thing over. Keep everything on the plate for a moment.

7.       Meanwhile, put another tablespoon of olive oil in the pan, allow to heat briefly and then slide your tortilla mixture back into the pan to cook the other side. Leave to cook for another 3 or 4 minutes. You can repeat this last stage if you prefer it more well done.