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Making A Perfect Spanish Tortilla.
By Ruth Polak, Fri Dec 9th
Spanish Tortilla, how to make this traditional Spanish dish aswell as a few interesting variations. Mexican and Spanish Tortillas are not to be confused as they aretwo very different dishes. Likewise this Spanish omelete is onlya distant cousin to the French omelette as it is not folded butis quite thick and flat and normally contains potato andsometimes bits of meat or other vegetables. Traditionally theSpanish tortilla was taken by the peasants into the fields whereit was eaten cold between two slices of homemade bread coveredin Olive Oil. It is often served in slices, again cold, in tapas bars. Howeverit can equally well be enjoyed hot with a side salad and somecrispy bread and as such is an important part of the healthgiving Mediterranean Diet.
The success of making a Spanish Tortilla lies in the turning ofthe omelette and cooking it on both sides. For this I use aspecially designed wooden platter with a knob handle, ratherreminiscent of a saucepan lid, which I bought in Spain. Howeverprovided the first side is well cooked an ordinary dinner platewill suffice. For a 4 egg Spanish Tortilla use an 8" (20cm)frying pan or smaller,so that it comes out good and thick. Itgoes without saying that Olive Oil should be usedto cook it in. Basic Spanish Tortilla. Ingredients: I kilo potatoes 4-5 eggs 3 Tbs. chopped onion (optional ) half tsp. salt. 50 ml. Olive oil Either dice or slice the peeled potatoes. Heat the oil untilvery hot then add the potatoes and onions, if desired. Stir tocompletely cover in oil and seal them. Reduce heat slightly andcontinue stirring and cooking, without browning, for about 15minutes. Using the edge of a metal spatula keep cutting into thepotatoes, dicing them whilst they cook. When quite tender drainoff the oil into a heat proof dish and put the potatoes in abowl.Beat the eggs and salt together well, then stir
into thepotatoes and mix well. Return the oil to the pan and reheat.Pour in the egg and potatomixture, let it set on the bottom then turn down the heat andcook slowly so it doesn't brown too fast. Run your spatulaaround the edge of the pan to stop it sticking and shake the panfrequently to keep it loose. When the bottom is cooked place aplate over the frying pan and turn your Spanish tortilla ontoit, then return to the pan, uncooked side down and continuecooking for a further 5 minutes or so. Serves 2 as a main dishor 4-6 as an appetizer or first course. Spanish Tortilla with Spinach. This is a lovely healthy variation on the traditional dish. Ingredients: 6 Tbs. cooked spinach 2 tsps. finely chopped onion2 eggs beaten salt and pepper grated cheese 1 Tbs. olive oil Drain the spinach well and chop finely, mix with the onion,salt,pepper and beaten egg. Heat the oil in a small pan and pourin the mixture. Cook and turn as per the traditional Spanishtortilla and sprinkle with grated cheese just prior to serving. Spanish Tortilla with Asparagus. Ingredients: 400 grams potatoes 100 grams cooked asparagus tips1 onion thinly sliced 1 Tbs. chopped parsley 50 ml. olive oilhalf tsp. salt 100 grams brown breadcrumbs 6 eggs beaten Dice the potatoes and cook with the onion in 2 tbs. olive oil,as per the basic recipe. When tender stir in the breadcrumbs andasparagus. Fry all for a few minutes. Mix together the eggs,parsley and salt.Add remaining oil to the pan, heat through thenadd egg mixture and cook and turn as for the basic Spanishtortilla recipe. Serves 6 as a starter. Spanish Tortilla with Prawns. Ingredients: 6 prawns, cooked, peeled and chopped 2 eggs1Tbs.finely chopped parsley salt and pepper 2 Tbs. olive oil Add the chopped prawns to the well beaten eggs. Season with thesalt, pepper and parsley. Heat the oil well and then cook andturn as above.
About the author:Article submitted by Ruth Polak the owner ofhttp://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com A web sitespecializing in holiday villas and apartments on the Costa delSol and in Rural Andalucia. You will also find lots ofinformation about Spain and Andalucia, in particular.
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