Potato Tortilla Recipes

TORTILLA DE PATATA

Steps:

• Halve the potatoes lengthwise and, with a sharp knife or, preferably, a mandoline, slice them crosswise about 1/16 inch thick. Toss the potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and half of the pepper. In 9 inch castiron skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, tossing occasionally with a spatula, until golden and crisp. Try to avoid clumping but, if they stick together a bit don't worry. Set the pan aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in another skillet over medium low heat and saute the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until very soft and slightly golden.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the eggs together and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and the onions. Remove the potatoes from the pan with a slotted spoon and let them drain for a moment in a colander. Wipe the potato cooking pan with a paper towel, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Heat the skillet over low heat, stir the potatoes into the egg mixture, and immediately pour it into the hot skillet. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the bottom of the cake is slightly golden. Place a large plate upside down on top of the skillet, invert it, and turn the cake onto the plate. Slide the cake back into the pan. Finish cooking in the oven for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until the eggs are set. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges or squares, depending on the number of people you want to serve. Serve warm or at room.

SPANISH TORTILLA

Steps:

• Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
• Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
• Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
• Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

CHEESE, LEEK & POTATO TORTILLA

Steps:

• Melt a knob of butter in a medium, nonstick frying pan, then cook the leek for about 5 mins until softened. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half, then into slices about ½cm thick. Beat the eggs, season, then stir in the cheese and sage.
• Add a little extra butter to the pan if needed, tip in the potatoes, then the egg mixture. Turn the heat to low, then cook for 10 mins until nearly set. Place under a hot grill, then cook for a couple of mins more until the top is set and golden. Slice into wedges and serve with a green salad.

PEPPER AND POTATO TORTILLA

Steps:

• Do not peel the potatoes, but wash them well.
• Parboil them for about 20 minutes, then drain and, and when they are cool enough to handle, slice them thickly.
• Switch on the broiler so that it warms up while you prepare the rest of the dish.
• In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and peppers over a moderate heat for 5 minutes until softened.
• Add the potatoes and continue frying, stirring from time to time until the potatoes are completely cooked and the vegetables are soft.
• Add a little extra oil if the pan seems rather too dry.
• Pour in half the beaten eggs, then sprinkle over half the grated Cheddar cheese, then the rest of the egg.
• Season with salt and pepper and finish with a layer of cheese.
• Continue to cook over a low heat, without stirring, half covering the pan with a lid to help set the eggs.
• When the mixture is firm, flash the pan under the hot broiler to seal the top just lightly.
• Leave the tortilla in the pan to cool.
• This helps it firm up further and makes it easier to turn out.
• Cut into generous wedges to serve.

SPANISH POTATO TORTILLA

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well and slice.
• Heat oil in 20cm frying pan. Add potato slices and onion and fry for 5 minutes until tender and golden.
• Whisk eggs and season well. Pour over potato and onion mixture.
• Cook tortilla over low heat for 10 minutes until eggs set.
• Loosen edges of tortilla with spatula and slide onto a plate and turn the tortilla over to cook the underside again for another 5-10 minutes. Or you can finish under a grill the top side to brown.
• Stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.