Tortilla Española
Tortilla Española

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, tortilla española. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

I live in Spain and this recipe, although delicious, differs from the classic tortilla española in the fact that the classic one, the one you get in bars and restaurants does not have the serrano ham and the peppers. I have worked in many kitchens on the Mediterranean side of Spain, and learned there how to make a mean tortilla. Tortilla Espanola is a dish I make all the time at home.

Tortilla Española is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It is simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions every day. Tortilla Española is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have tortilla española using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Tortilla Española:
  1. Get 1 lb zucchini (about 2 medium), cut into 1/8" thick slices
  2. Make ready 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  3. Get 1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
  4. Take 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6), scrubbed & sliced 1/8" thick
  5. Make ready 1 large Spanish onion, sliced 1/8" thick
  6. Prepare 10 large eggs
  7. Make ready 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  8. Make ready 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  9. Prepare Romesco sauce for serving (optional)

Heat some oil, enough to cover the potatoes, in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Tortilla española, one of Spain's most famous and beloved national dishes, is nothing more than egg, potato, and onion cooked in olive oil. And yet, when attention is paid to the technique, it's one of the most profoundly delicious dishes imaginable. Quique nos prepara la auténtica tortilla española o Spanish Omelette.

Instructions to make Tortilla Española:
  1. In a colander set over a bowl, toss zucchini with salt. Let drain for 30 minutes, pressing on the zucchini a few times to remove excess moisture.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 cup of oil in a 12" ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high. Add potatoes and onion; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, until potatoes are tender but not taking on any color 30-35 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 12-15 minutes. Transfer mixture to colander; let drain 5 minutes, gently stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese and basil; then stir in potato mixture.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wipe skillet clean, making sure to remove any browned bits. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over high until shimmering. Add egg mixture and reduce heat to low. Cook, running a flexible spatula around sides occasionally to prevent eggs from sticking, until edges begin to set, about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake until center is set and edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen, then invert onto a wire rack. Using a large spatula, flip tortilla back over; let cool completely. To serve, cut tortilla into wedges and top with romesco sauce.

María de los Angeles Rodr‭guez Artacho, co-owner with her husband of Bar. Using a spatula, gently pull the edges of the tortilla towards the center to release them from the pan and let any liquid egg run out the sides. Using towels or oven mitts, carefully flip. Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla is a traditional dish from Spain and one of the signature dishes in the Spanish cuisine. It is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, optionally including onion.

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