Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla a la Espanola)

Step 1

Heat the oil in a 8-9 inch skillet. Add the slices of potato one at a time to avoid sticking together.

Step 2

Alternate layers of potatoes with layers of onions.

Step 3

Cook slowly over medium heat, turning the potatoes until tender, not brown.

Step 4

Drain potatoes in a colander, save oil.

Step 5

Make sure skillet is very clean for later use. In a bowl, beat eggs with a fork until slightly foamy.

Step 6

Salt to taste. Add the potatoes, press down to cover potatoes completely with egg. Return to skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of saved oil until smoking point. Add the mixture, spread it out. Rapidly, lower the temperature to medium-high.

Step 7

Shake the pan often to avoid sticking.

Step 8

When the bottom is brown, cover the skillet with a plate, turn skillet up-side down, remove tortilla, slide off plate with uncooked side down into skillet and cook the other side, Turn several times until cooked