Spanish Omelette

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes
  2. 2Slice the potatoes very thinly.
  3. 3Rinse potatoes repeatedly to remove all starch.
  4. 4Heat rapeseed oil to 160°C/320°F.
  5. 5Fry the potato slices until they are crisps.
  6. 6Slice the onions.
  7. 7Caramelize the onions with salt until really nice and caramelized.
  8. 8Combine one part onion to two parts crisps.
  9. 9Add room temperature eggs and whisk until combined.
  10. 10Fold egg mixture into the potatoes and onions.
  11. 11Add 100 turns of black pepper.
  12. 12Add mixture to pan and cook until golden brown on the outside, then slide it onto a tray and flip the omelette to cook the other side.
  13. 13Roll the omelette around the pan to give that perfect shape all around the outside.
  14. 14Flip it out and serve with mayonnaise and chives.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • rapeseed oil
  • onions
  • salt
  • eggs
  • black pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • Rinsing the potatoes to remove starch is a really important step
  • Using room temperature eggs allows for a better balance in cooking