I hardly ever make 'real' tortilla, i.e. potatoes and onions and eggs a la Spanish tapas regular. But we had some leftover cooked new potatoes languishing in the fridge so I tried it. Truth be told it was a bit bland for me, next time I think it will need some additional garlic, maybe some mustard to kick the cheese a bit more and certainly some more seasoning. But as a blandish side dish with some other tapas it was perfectly acceptable.
For 4-6 portions you need:
2 cups cooked new potatoes, sliced into thin slices
2-3 onions, sliced
olive oil for sauteeing the onions and potatoes
6 eggs, beaten
some cheese if you fancy (I used 1/4 pack ready grated gruyere that needed to be used up)
seasoning
The pan you use for this is important as it should be non stick and also able to be placed in the oven. If you don't have an ovenproof one then grill the top instead towards the end.
Begin by frying the onions in the oil. Take it slow and easy and keep 'em cooking till they're lovely and caramalised. Add the potato slices and gently heat them, trying to get some of the edges nice and browned. Once this has been achieved (it'll take about 30 mins probably) add the seasoned eggs and cheese (if using). Cook gently on the hob till the bottom is set. Transfer to the oven and finish off the cooking process. Take care not to over cook. Eat warm, or chill and enjoy cold the next day.
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