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Authentic Traditional Spanish Potato Omelette

groups3 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 25 minsscheduleTotal: 35 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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10 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:44
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Be careful when handling the chef's knife; curl your fingers inward into a claw shape when holding the potatoes.

Cut 3 peeled potatoes in half lengthwise, make another lengthwise cut, and slice them into thin, evenly thick chips.

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The potato slices should be neither too thin nor too thick

if they are too thick, they won't soften properly inside

Ingredients:potato
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Active Cooking
00:02:24

Heat 200 ml of olive oil in a skillet over low heat and add the sliced potatoes (3 potatoes). Allow them to poach gently without frying or browning.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 5 minutes
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The oil must be warm and not too hot

if the oil is too hot, the potatoes will fry instead of poaching and become tough

Ingredients:olive oil (200 ml)potato (3 piece)
Tools:skillet / pan
03
Preparation
00:03:06

Cut 1 onion in half and slice it into very thin julienne strips.

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Try to slice the onion as thinly as possible so that it blends well with the potatoes.

Ingredients:Onion
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
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Active Cooking
00:03:42

Add the julienned onion (1 onion) to the skillet with the potatoes that have been poaching for 5 minutes. Add 0.5 tsp of salt, stir gently, and poach everything together over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes and onions are soft, tender, and translucent.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, 15 to 20 minutes
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Stir gently with a wooden spoon occasionally without crushing the potato slices.

Ingredients:Onion (1 piece)Salt (0.5 tsp)
Tools:wooden spoon
05
Active Cooking
00:04:46
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Use oven mitts or a dry cloth when lifting the hot skillet with oil to avoid burns from splashes or direct contact.

Remove the skillet from heat and pour the poached potatoes and onions into a colander set over a pot to thoroughly drain all excess oil.

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Drain the potatoes thoroughly so that the omelette does not turn out heavy or greasy.

Tools:saucepanslotted strainer
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Active Cooking
00:05:07
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw eggs to prevent cross-contamination.

Crack 5 eggs into a large bowl, add 0.5 tsp of salt, and whisk well with a wire whisk until smooth and slightly foamy.

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Whisk enough to combine yolks and whites, but do not overbeat to avoid incorporating too much air.

Ingredients:Egg (5 piece)Salt (0.5 tsp)
Tools:mixing bowlwhisk
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Active Cooking
00:06:06

Add the well-drained potatoes and onions to the bowl with the beaten eggs. Stir gently with a wooden spoon so the potatoes absorb the egg mixture.

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Mix gently to maintain the structure of the potatoes without mashing them.

Tools:wooden spoon
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Active Cooking
00:06:36

Heat a medium non-stick skillet over high heat with a few drops of oil. Pour in the potato and egg mixture, shake the pan, and toss the center gently. Lower to medium heat and round the edges with a spatula as the bottom sets.

local_fire_departmentHigh to medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes
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The pan must be very hot and non-stick

otherwise, the egg will stick to the bottom and break when turning

Tools:spatulaskillet / pan
09
Active Cooking
00:07:20
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Press the plate tightly against the skillet while flipping to prevent hot oil or omelette from slipping and causing burns.

Place a flat plate upside down over the skillet. Hold the plate and skillet firmly, flip quickly in one smooth motion, and slide the tortilla back into the pan to cook the second side. Curve the edges with a spatula and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden outside and juicy inside.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat, 1 to 2 minutes
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Flip decisively over the countertop to catch any potential drips.

Tools:spatulaflat plate
10
Active Cooking
00:08:14

Slide or invert the golden tortilla from the skillet onto a clean serving plate and serve immediately.

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Serve hot or at room temperature.

Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

potato3 piece
Egg5 piece
Onion1 piece
Salt1 tsp
olive oil200 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardskillet / panwooden spoonsaucepanslotted strainermixing bowlwhiskspatulaflat plateserving plate