The first time I ever had tortilla española was not in a tiny bar in Spain, but rather in a tiny tapas bar in New York City. The bar was located in a tiny townhouse on the edge of the Meatpacking District back when the area was totally sketchy and wreaked of rotting meat from the nearby meatpacking warehouses (yum). Despite the surroundings, the bar was a little haven of warmth and joviality. The color of the walls and carpet was the color of the sangria they served in small glass pitchers. My friends and I would frequent this place after work noshing on wedges of tortilla española and slices of jamón for dinner between sips of red sangria.
The tapas bar has since disappeared, but I’ve been able to recreate the hearty tortilla española at home. I’ve hosted Christmas brunch for the last couple of years and this dish accompanies the ham that I make. It’s a great dish for casual gatherings since it can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.
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- The stay-cool side handles actually stay cool.
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- The nonstick surface is pretty durable and makes cleaning a breeze.
Even my husband, the weekend pancake-maker, commented on how evenly cooked his pancakes come out. And true to OXO’s attention to detail and practice of Universal Design (making products and the built environment accessible for everyone), the handles feel great and the pan is lightweight especially for a 12-inch skillet. AND these pans can go from stovetop to the oven (oven-safe up to 430°F/220°C) in a jiff.
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Tortilla Española #OXOCookware
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes scrubbed clean
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 6 large eggs
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Quarter the potatoes and thinly slice the potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness. This is when a mandoline comes in handy, like OXO's Simple Mandoline Slicer.
- Heat the oil in the OXO 12" non-stick pan over medium heat. Add potatoes and onions and cook; flipping periodically until potatoes and onions are softened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl until they turn a pale yellow. Add a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes. Gently lift the potatoes mixture so that the egg mixture is evenly distributed throughout and give the pan a gentle shake. Let cook and set for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Flipping the tortilla is a little tricky since the pan is large, but the side handles on the pan make the flipping a little easier. Take a lightweight cutting board or a baking sheet pan and cover the pan. Make sure the board or pan is a tad wider than the pan. Grab the handles and grip the board/pan with your thumbs. Quickly flip the pan and rest the board/pan on the counter. Warning: Some excess oil may splatter. Place the pan back on the heat and slide the tortilla back in. Continue cooking until eggs are set, about 3 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, cut in wedges and serve.
- Alternatively: preheat the oven to LOW BROIL (oven-safe up to 430°F/220°C) and place the rack in the middle of the oven. Instead of flipping the tortilla, place the pan in the preheated oven and cook for 3-4 minutes until the eggs are set. Take out of the oven and cool to room temperature.
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