Potato Omelette Maacouda Bil Batata Recipes

TORTILLA DE PATATAS -- POTATO OMELET (SPAIN)

Steps:

• In an 8 1/2-inch skillet, put the oil & place over medium-low heat. When oil is hot, add potatoes & cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add onion & cook another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes & onion are completely done & lightly golden.
• Pour excess oil into a small bowl & set aside.
• Put vegetables in a larger bowl, then pour the beaten eggs over the veggies, season to taste with salt & pepper & stir carefully to combine.
• WIPE THE SKILLET CLEAN, then pour the reserved oil back into the skillet. Place over medium heat &, when oil is hot, pour the egg-&-vegetable mixture into it.
• Shake the pan to spread this mixture evenly & cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the bottom is golden.
• Carefully slide a spatula along the sides & underneath the omelet to make sure it is not sticking, then place a plate over the pan. Hold it tightly with one hand & turn the pan over with the other hand. Then slide the tortilla back into the pan & cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the bottom is set but the inside still slightly moist.
• Serve warm or at room temperature & enjoy!

POTATO OMELETTE

Steps:

• Peel, wash and cut into cubes 4 large potatoes. Cook the potatotes in a pan with hot water until brown. Drain and reserve.
• Chop 2 onions and fry them in a pan with hot water without browning. Drain the oil and reserve. Mix 4 eggs, a tablespoon of chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine in a large bowl the potatoes and onions, add salt and pepper to taste and add the beaten eggs. Mix well.
• Bring a skillet over high heat with oil and when hot pour the preparation of potatoes. When you have cooked the base, lower the fire Turn the omelette and complete the cooking.
• You can serve hot or cold.

REAL SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Scrape the new potatoes or leave the skins on, if you prefer. Cut them into thick slices. Chop the onion.
• Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large frying pan, add the potatoes and onion and stew gently, partially covered, for 30 mins, stirring occasionally until the potatoes are softened. Strain the potatoes and onion through a colander into a large bowl (set the strained oil aside).
• Beat the eggs separately, then stir into the potatoes with the parsley and plenty of salt and pepper. Heat a little of the strained oil in a smaller pan.
• Tip everything into the pan and cook on a moderate heat, using a spatula to shape the omelette into a cushion.
• When almost set, invert on a plate and slide back into the pan and cook a few more minutes.
• Invert twice more, cooking the omelette briefly each time and pressing the edges to keep the cushion shape. Slide on to a plate and cool for 10 mins before serving.

FIJIAN POTATO OMELETTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy frypan and gently fry onion, spices, garlic and ginger over a low heat for about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and mix in potatoes and peas.
• Beat eggs in a large bowl.
• Add the spiced vegetables to the eggs and combine evenly.
• Season well.
• Lightly re-oil the pan. Pour mixture back into the pan and cook over a very low heat for 8-10 minutes, taking care the omelette doesn't burn.
• As it cooks, heat grill. To finish off, place omelette under grill until it puffs up and turns golden.
• Stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
• Allow to cool then cut into wedges.

SPANISH POTATO OMELET

Steps:

• In a large frying pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle potatoes lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and crisp.
• Once the potatoes are golden, stir in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to brown.
• Meanwhile, beat eggs together with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into pan and stir gently to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook until eggs begin to brown on the bottom.
• Loosen bottom of omelet with a spatula, invert a large plate over the pan, and carefully turn the omelet out onto it. Slide the omelet back into the pan with the uncooked side down. Cook until eggs are set. Garnish omelet with tomato and green onion and serve warm.

MAACOUDA WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Saute onions and parsley in butter until onions are brown.
• When onions are cooled, combine all ingredients, including potatoes.
• Pour into 10 inch greased round pan, Bake for 20 minutes at 450*.

POTATO OMELETTE (MAACOUDA BIL BATATA)

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water until tender.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, until soft and lightly browned.
• Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant.
• Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan.
• Over low heat, mash the potatoes, then stir in the onions and garlic. Remove from heat.
• In a mixing bowl, lightly wihisk the eggs with the harissa, herbs and salt. Gradually beat the egg mixture into the potatoes.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy frying pan, add the egg and potato mixture and cook over a very low heat until the bottom has set.
• Brown the top under a hot broiler.