Spanish Tortilla (Omlette)

This is one of the Guru's truly amazing recipes. I have been to Spain and done the whole tapas bar thing and this tortilla is up there with the best of them. It is pure soul food and beautiful in its own right. Simply serve a slice of tortilla with crusty fresh bread, or fry a tortilla wrap, and place crumbled up slices inside with a bit of mayo and ketchup. 

Ingredients:

1/2 onion finely chopped (optional)

3 garlic cloves (optional)

3 large potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 cm cubes (or close enough )

3 - 5 tblsp cooking oil

salt to taste

1 tsp thyme, (optional)

150 gms grated cheese (optional)

4 eggs

Method:

1. Heat oil in a deep thick pan and fry garlic and onion till they begin to brown. Then add the potatoes and salt, mix well and reduce heat to medium to low, covering the pan. Cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. If the potatoes brown a little its okay as this adds to the taste.

2. Meanwhile beat the eggs well in a bowl and add cheese, a little salt and the cooked potatoes. Mix well.

3. Heat oil in a shallow frying pan. Reduce heat to low and pour in the potato/egg mix. If using thyme sprinkle thyme over surface now. Cover completely with a lid or plate and leave it to cook for 10 minutes.

4. Now for the fun bit. Flip over the tortilla using a plate and then sliding it back into the pan. Make sure there is enough oil to stop it sticking. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

5. By now both sides should have a beautiful brown colour. Turn onto a plate. Serve.