Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla a la Espanola)

• olive oil↗1 cup
• large potatoes, peeled and cup into 1/8 inch slices↗4
• large onion, thinly sliced↗1
• coarse salt↗
• large eggs↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a 8-9 inch skillet. Add the slices of potato one at a time to avoid sticking together.

2. 2

   Alternate layers of potatoes with layers of onions.

3. 3

   Cook slowly over medium heat, turning the potatoes until tender, not brown.

4. 4

   Drain potatoes in a colander, save oil.

5. 5

   Make sure skillet is very clean for later use. In a bowl, beat eggs with a fork until slightly foamy.

6. 6

   Salt to taste. Add the potatoes, press down to cover potatoes completely with egg. Return to skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of saved oil until smoking point. Add the mixture, spread it out. Rapidly, lower the temperature to medium-high.

7. 7

   Shake the pan often to avoid sticking.

8. 8

   When the bottom is brown, cover the skillet with a plate, turn skillet up-side down, remove tortilla, slide off plate with uncooked side down into skillet and cook the other side, Turn several times until cooked