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Tortilla Espanola

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9/10

Thick Spanish omelet of eggs and potatoes slowly cooked in olive oil, with a creamy, barely-set center.

Eggs Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Confit-cooking the potatoes in olive oil makes them silky and infuses the oil with starch. Low heat sets the egg custard gently without browning.

Key Ingredients

eggs potatoes olive oil onion salt

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