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Add the sliced potatoes and onions. The oil should almost cover them; if not, add a little more.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Reduce heat to low and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are very soft but not browned. They should basically be poached in the oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce heat to low","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While potatoes cook, whisk the eggs with salt in a large bowl.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk the eggs with salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Drain the potatoes and onions through a colander, reserving the oil. Add the hot potato mixture to the eggs. Stir gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes.","group":"Combining","title":"Drain the potatoes and onions through a colander, reserving the oil","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Wipe the skillet clean and add 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil. Heat over medium-high. Pour in the egg and potato mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes until the bottom is set.","group":"Frying","title":"Wipe the skillet clean","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place a large flat plate over the skillet. Quickly flip the tortilla onto the plate, then slide it back into the skillet to cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.","group":"Frying","title":"Place a large flat plate","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"The secret to a great tortilla is to slowly confit the potatoes in olive oil until tender, not crispy. Always let the potato and egg mixture rest before cooking to ensure the potatoes absorb the egg.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish"]},"course":["main","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry","saute"],"equipment":["9-inch non-stick skillet","Large bowl","Colander","Large flat plate"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"omelet","note":"9-inch round"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Tortilla can be made ahead and served at room temperature, which is traditional in Spain."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan or microwave, though room temperature is preferred."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftortilla_de_patatas_8140b18ac1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5fe102d7-cd22-4671-be8c-1e5a23007aea","imageAlt":"Tortilla de Patatas — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spanish","omelet","potatoes","eggs","tapas","vegetarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tortilla de Patatas","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:35:53.877Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:35:53.877Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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