Take Me To Spain Tortilla Espanola 5fix Recipes

AUTHENTIC SPANISH TORTILLA RECIPE (TORTILLA ESPANOLA)

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
• Heat up extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the potatoes. Ensure using enough olive oil so that the potatoes are fully covered.
• When the potatoes are completely cooked, drain them in a colander using a paper towel. This way, the towel will soak most of the oil, and the leftover oil can be used later in other recipes.
• Slice the onions in vertical long slices and add them to the frying pan with a bit of olive oil.
• Sauté the onion slices over medium heat until they start to caramelize. This usually takes around 15-20 minutes depending on the flame.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl (ensure doing this at room temperature), and add a bit of salt which will help your eggs retain most of the moisture when you're cooking them. Note: Use around 2 eggs per potato for the ideal flavor.
• Add the caramelized onions and the potatoes to the beaten eggs and mix everything. Once everything is nicely mixed, let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Pour the tortilla mixture into the frying pan gently, and set the flame on medium-low heat. DO NOT cook your Tortilla Espanola over an extremely hot pan, as it can burn or overcook which is not something you want.
• Grab a large plate to flip the tortilla. Ensure using a plate that is larger than the pan, as it will successfully flip the tortilla without scrambling it. Put the plate on top of your pan, and flip it quickly. It may be runny, but that's how it is before the other side is cooked as well.
• Slowly slide the tortilla back into the frying pan and let the other side cook on a medium flame for an additional 6-8 minutes. If you like your tortilla fully cooked, you can let it cook a little bit more before taking it off the pan.
• Flip the tortilla again but on a clean plate this time. Let it cool down for 10 minutes before devouring, as the recipe tastes a whole lot better at room temperature.

"TAKE ME TO SPAIN" TORTILLA ESPANOLA #5FIX

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are soft. Transfer the cooked potatoes to a plate.
• Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Add the salt. Whisk until combined. Add the potato mixture to the eggs and stir until combined.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Pour the potato/egg mixture into it. Cook for 5 - 8 minutes, until the the bottom is golden brown. Place a large plate over the pan and carefully flip the tortilla. Gently slide the tortilla back into the pan. Cook for 5 - 8 more minutes, until golden brown.
• Place the cooked tortilla espanola on a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve with garlic aioli for dipping.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed (preferably non-stick) pot, heat the olive oil and vegetable oil until hot but not smoking. Add the potato slices, onion and about ½ teaspoon salt. Lift and turn the mixture frequently. The potatoes will soften as they boil in the oil but should not brown. Cook until the potatoes are soft (not mushy) and are easily cut with a knife.
• While the potatoes cook, crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat with ½ teaspoon salt until frothy.
• When potatoes are soft, remove the mixture with a slotted spoon to drain the oil and add to the beaten egg. Gently push down the mixture until it is submerged and let rest 15 minutes.
• Before cooking the tortilla in the skillet, make sure that you have a plate that is larger than the skillet! It may be easier to make 2 smaller tortillas than one large one. You will also need a lid for the skillet.
• In a non-stick (very important to use non-stick!) skillet, heat 1Tablespoon oil (you can use the leftover oil from the pot) until quite hot. Slide in the egg/potato mixture and push down to fill the skillet. Shake the pan, lower the heat to medium high and cover with a lid. Shake the pan to prevent sticking. When it starts to brown on the bottom (lift gently with fork to check), cover the skillet with a plate and flip the tortilla onto the plate (first flip is best done over the sink). Slide tortilla back into skillet and cook on the other side in the same manner. Lower heat to medium and continue to flip 4-5 more times until tortilla is cooked through - 15-20 minutes.
• Before serving, I press a paper towel onto both sides to absorb excess oil. Serve with sliced baguette.

BOQUERIA'S TORTILLA ESPANOLA

Steps:

• Mix the eggs and caramelized onions and blend with a hand-blender. Season with salt.
• In a 10-inch non-stick pan, heat up 2 tbsp olive oil until it skates easily across the pan. Add the slowly cooked potatoes and cook again, this time until lightly golden, stirring constantly.
• Add the egg mixture to cover the potatoes and reduce the heat. Using a rubber spatula, pull the edges of the egg away from the pan gently to allow the egg to cook evenly. When the egg has reached a nice golden brown color, place a plate on top of the pan and flip the Tortilla. Clean the pan with a paper towel and return to the stove.
• Increase the heat to medium high and slip the tortilla back into the pan. Cook for three minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown, then reduce the heat and cook another 5 minutes until the center is just set. Slice into wedges and serve.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (TRADITIONAL SPANISH POTATO OMELETE).

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
• Add the potato and onion slices, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the potatoes and onion are tender but not browned, about 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
• Gently scrape the potato mixture into the large bowl containing the eggs. (Make sure not to leave any of the potato mixture in the skillet.).
• Return the empty skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 T. olive oil.
• Add the egg mixture (with potatoes and onions), spreading it out in an even layer.
• Cover and cook over low heat until the tortilla is set on the bottom and edge , about 10 minutes.
• Set a large plate over the skillet and carefully invert the tortilla onto the plate and back to the skillet to cook the other side for a few minutes, when done, slide in to serving plate.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
• Note: The tortilla can stand at room temperature for 3 hours before serving.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH OMELET)

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, onion, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, crushed chilies and ham.
• Heat oil in a 10 inch ovenware skillet.
• Add potatoe and ham mixture to skillet.
• Cover and cook over med heat 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Combine eggs, milk, 1/2 t. salt and pepper.
• Pour over potatoes and ham in skillet.
• Reduce heat and cook over low heat 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.
• Uncover skillet and place under broiler 3 to 4 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until top is set.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH TORTILLA)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in 10" skillet on medium high heat (until almost smoking).
• Add potatoes, onion and kosher salt.
• Turn gently until potatoes are all coated in oil. Reduce heat to medium and cover.
• Cook, turning frequently (and GENTLY) until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook 6 minutes, turning once after 3 minutes.
• Remove potatoes and onions with a slotted spoon into a heat proof bowl. Reserve up to 3 T oil from pan.
• In a separate bowl, beat eggs with pinch of salt. Combine with potato mixture.
• Clean 10" skillet and reheat reserved oil (adding additional oil so that there is 3 T oil in skillet) on med/high heat.
• Put egg mixture in pan. After 2 minutes reduce heat to medium - low. Cover.
• Cook until eggs begin to set, 4-6 minutes.
• Cover pan with large plate, flip tortilla and slide it back into the pan (the side that was facing up in the pan should now be facing down).
• Cook 4-6 minutes until eggs are fully set and golden brown.
• Flip again if necessary.
• Turn onto a plate and let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.