Spanish Tortilla Cake Recipes

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes and onions in oil about 5 minutes, turning potatoes constantly for even cooking, until oil begins to simmer; add thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer about 10 minutes longer, turning potatoes constantly, until potatoes are soft and tender. (If potatoes begin to fry and turn brown during cooking, reduce heat.) Remove from heat; drain (do not wash skillet). Place potato mixture in medium bowl; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook and stir bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat 1 minute; add to potato mixture. Break up potatoes a little with fork.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking parchment paper; grease side of dish with oil. In large bowl, lightly beat eggs with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Add potato mixture to eggs; stir until blended. Carefully pour into baking dish.
• Bake about 30 minutes or until eggs are completely set and top is slightly puffed and golden; cool 15 minutes. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until chilled.
• To serve, run thin knife around edge of tortilla to loosen. Place rectangular serving platter upside down on baking dish (be sure platter is at least as large as baking dish); carefully turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish; peel off cooking parchment paper. Serve chilled.

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the potato slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. When done, remove potatoes to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Cook the remaining potatoes in the oil until tender, then add to the bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Gently toss potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion rings, and gently cook until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon onions onto a plate, and allow to cool while the potatoes finish cooking.
• Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in cooked potatoes.
• Heat the skillet with the reserved oil over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture, and gently cook until the sides have started to set and the bottom has turned golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen the tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide onto a large plate. Turn the skillet upside down and place onto the uncooked side of the tortilla. Turn the skillet right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove, and continue cooking until the tortilla has set in the center, about 4 minutes.
• Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Steps:

• Peel and thinly slice potatoes and onions; it's easiest if you use a mandoline. Meanwhile, heat oil in an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. After 3 or 4 minutes, drop in a potato slice. When tiny bubbles appear around its edges, add potatoes, onions, a good pinch of salt and a liberal sprinkling of pepper. Gently turn mixture in oil with a wooden spoon, and adjust heat so oil bubbles lazily.
• Cook, turning potatoes gently every few minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a small knife. Adjust the heat so they do not brown. If potatoes begin to break, they are overdone; stop cooking immediately. As potatoes cook, beat eggs with some salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Drain potatoes in a colander, reserving oil. Wipe out skillet, and heat over a medium flame for a minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Gently mix warm potatoes with eggs, and add to skillet. As soon as edges firm up, after a minute or so, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 5 minutes.
• Insert a rubber spatula all around edges of tortilla to make sure it will slide from pan. The top will still be runny. Carefully slide out onto a plate. Cover with another plate, and holding plates tightly, invert them. Add another tablespoon oil to skillet, and use the spatula to coax tortilla back in. Cook 5 minutes, then slide from skillet onto a clean plate. Serve warm (not hot), or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

Steps:

• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until beginning to soften, 2 minutes. Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender but not brown, 25 minutes, stirring often.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. With a slotted spoon, add potato mixture to eggs and stir to combine. Pour off oil from skillet; reserve 2 teaspoons.
• In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon reserved oil over medium. Add half the egg and potato mixture and, with a wooden spoon, stir center until eggs begin to set. Use spoon to lightly press edges of tortilla inward and continue to cook, undisturbed, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover with a plate, and invert tortilla onto plate. Gently slide tortilla back into pan and cook until set in middle, about 5 minutes. Slide or invert tortilla onto a clean plate, wipe pan clean with a paper towel, and repeat with remaining oil and egg mixture. Let tortillas sit 5 minutes before cutting each into 6 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
• Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
• Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
• Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.