Spanish Omelette (Tortilla EspañOla)

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   Take a medium sauce pan, add water, salt and bring it to the boil.

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   Wash, peel and cut the potatoes (cut into slices or dice). Add to the water and parboil them for 5-7 minutes.

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   Meanwhile:

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   Peel and dice the onion. Heat up 2 table spoons of olive oil in a frying pan (bottom of the pan should be about 20cm in diameter) and add the onion. Saute for about 5 minutes.

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   Now drain the potatoes (make sure you don't overcook them - they should be cooked partially only to speed up the process) and add them to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes, mixing (or tossing) occasionally.

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   Meanwhile:

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   Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk them with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and finely chopped parsley.

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   Once the potatoes are cooked, add some more oil, pour over the beaten eggs and reduce the heat to the lowest temperature.

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   Cook slowly until the omelette is set. Now it is time to turn it over. For this, use a plate (cover the pan with the plate, holding both turn the pan over. Transfer the omelette back onto the pan) add some more olive oil and cook for a further 3-5 minutes.

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    Serve with a slice of bread and salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.