Tortilla With Rocket Parmesan Recipes

TORTILLA WITH ROCKET & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into slices, about finger thickness. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then tip in the potatoes and onion. When they start to sizzle and colour a little, pour in 225ml/8fl oz water - this will splatter so be careful. Simmer potatoes for 10 mins until tender.
• Pour off any excess liquid from the potatoes, then tip the eggs into the pan, season and stir lightly to mix. Return the pan to a medium heat and cook the tortilla until set on one side, about 5 mins. Place a plate on the top of the pan, hold it tightly and deftly turn it upside down so the tortilla comes out onto the plate. Add a bit of extra oil to the pan if it needs it, before sliding the tortilla back in to cook the reverse side - it only needs 5 mins more.
• Slide the tortilla onto a plate and cut it into 4 wedges. Top with a little pile of rocket, sprinkle over the parmesan, then drizzle with oil and serve.

HOMEMADE TORTILLAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Stir in the vegetable oil, then slowly pour in the hot water, stirring gently. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times to smooth it out.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Pinch off a piece of dough slightly smaller than a Ping-Pong ball and roll it into a 5-inch circle. It should be extremely thin.
• Cook on the dry skillet for about 1 minute on the first side, until it starts to brown a little, then flip it and cook for about 30 seconds on the second side. Remove and stack onto a kitchen towel, then repeat with the rest. As you stack the tortillas, wrap them in the kitchen towel while you cook the next ones.

OUR FAVORITE SOFT FLOUR TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Add the salt to the warm water and stir together until the salt has dissolved.
• In a large bowl, use a fork to combine the flour with the oil (or other fat) until it looks crumbly. Pour in almost all of the salty water and stir until a shaggy dough forms. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit more of the water.
• When the dough comes together, transfer to a floured work surface and knead until smooth, two to three minutes. Cover with a clean dish cloth and leave for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour or two. Resting the dough makes rolling it out easier.
• Divide the dough into ten equally sized blobs and then shape into small disks. Use a rolling pin to roll each small disc into 8-inch rounds or use a tortilla press. The thinner the better, here. If you happen to get 9-inch tortillas, don't worry! We also don't worry too much about making them perfectly round. (See our video to watch us do it.)
• Stack the rolled tortillas with a piece of parchment paper between them. Alternatively, you can roll and cook the tortillas at the same time. Roll one tortilla out, then while it cooks, roll the next tortilla out.
• Make ahead: Divide the dough into smaller balls (this recipe makes ten 8-inch tortillas), wrap them very well, and then place into the refrigerator up to three days. About thirty to forty minutes before you are ready to cook the tortillas, take the balls out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature before rolling them out.
• Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the first tortilla. Within 20 to 30 seconds, you should start to see it puffing up with bubbles forming.
• When the bottom of the tortilla has some brown spots, flip it and cook until the second side is browned in spots and the tortilla looks dry around the edges. Each tortilla will take 1 to 2 minutes to cook. If this is taking a long time, increase the heat. If the pan starts to smoke or brown the tortillas too quickly, turn the heat down a bit.
• Transfer the cooked tortilla to a dish towel and cover it then continue with the remaining tortillas, adjusting the heat as needed.
• Store leftover tortillas in a resealable plastic bag for a day or two or freeze if needing to store longer. Fresh homemade flour tortillas are in their softest state when warm so if you have room temperature or cold tortillas, we recommend reheating them in a skillet until they are warm and pliable again.

BRUNCH TORTILLA

Steps:

• For the red pepper tapenade: In a food processor, add the red peppers, olives, raisins, olive oil, parsley, capers and brine, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic confit and lemon juice and process until combined but still slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• For the tortilla: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the potatoes and onions, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are tender but not breaking, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain the oil from the potato mixture and reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil. Leave the potato mixture in the pan.
• In a small nonstick pan, toast the panko breadcrumbs in the reserved 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs to a smooth, even consistency. Add the Gruyere, cherry peppers, chopped parsley, tomato, toasted breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the potato mixture. Cook over medium-low heat until the eggs are just starting to set, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the oven and bake until the eggs are set, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool until warm.
• Slide the tortilla onto a cutting board or turnout onto a large serving plate and cut into slices. Serve the slices at room temperature topped with the red pepper tapenade, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of the remaining Parmesan.
• Put the garlic cloves in a small pot and cover with the olive oil. Cook over low heat until the cloves are very soft, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool, then store in a resealable container in the refrigerator.

PARMESAN TORTILLA CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with aluminum foil. Whisk the oil, oregano, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat just until warm. Set aside for 15 minutes. Brush the oil mixture over both sides of the tortillas. Stack the tortillas and cut them into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide strips. Arrange the strips in a single layer over the baking sheets. Sprinkle the cheese and salt over the strips. Bake until the strips are golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Do-Ahead Tip: The tortilla strips can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in airtight containers and keep at room temperature.
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