Tortilla De Patatas Recipe

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• STEP 1.Beat eggs, pepper, and 1 tsp.

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• STEP 2.Salt in a large bowl.

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• STEP 3.Pat potatoes dry with a clean towel.

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• STEP 4.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high.

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• STEP 5.Cook potatoes, turning occasionally, until tender, 8–10 minutes (you can cover the skillet in the beginning; the potatoes should be white, not brown).

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• STEP 6.Add onions in batches and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4–6 minutes.

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• STEP 7.Using a slotted spoon, transfer potato mixture to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly.

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• STEP 8.Strain oil into a heatproof bowl.

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• STEP 9.Wipe out the skillet.

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• STEP 10.Beat eggs again until frothy.

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• STEP 11.Add potato mixture to eggs; season with 1 tsp. Salt.

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• STEP 12.Heat ¼ cup reserved oil in the same skillet over medium-high (chill remaining oil and reserve for another use).

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• STEP 13.Add egg mixture, arranging potatoes to submerge.

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• STEP 14.Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, making sure potatoes are submerged but mostly undisturbed, until eggs are almost set and top is still slightly runny, 15–20 minutes.

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• STEP 15.Invert tortilla onto a large plate, then slide back into a skillet browned side up.

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• STEP 16.Cook over medium heat until golden on the bottom and cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

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