Spanish Tortilla using a Cecotec
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Imagine a dish so beloved in Spain that it has its own national day! The Spanish Tortilla, or Tortilla Española, is a glorious blend of eggs, potatoes, and a splash of creativity, often enjoyed as a tapa or a hearty meal. This dish is like a warm hug from the Mediterranean, with its golden crust and fluffy interior whispering tales of sun-soaked afternoons and lively fiestas. Legend has it that the tortilla was invented during the Napoleonic Wars when a clever Spanish farmer created this filling meal to feed his troops. So, whether you're preparing it for a casual brunch or an extravagant dinner party, remember that each slice of this tortilla is a slice of Spanish history served on a plate!
Ingredients
- 100 g Onion
- 25 g Olive oil
- 300 g Potato
- 50 g Red pepper
- 50 g Zucchini
- 6 Eggs
- 0.5 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
- Peel, cut in four, and add 100 g of onion in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 6 in inverse. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 25 g of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 90°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Peel, cut into dices, and add 300 g of potato in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 90°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Transfer the potatoes to a colander and drain them.
- Cut into dices, and add 50 g of red pepper, 50 g of zucchini in the food processor bowl.
- Add 6 eggs, ½ teaspoon(s) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Transfer the potatoes to the bowl of the food processor.
- Mix manual: 15sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Preheat a pan over medium heat with a little olive oil.
- Pour the mixture into the pan.
- Once the bottom is nicely golden, flip the tortilla onto a plate. This operation is delicate because the eggs on top are not cooked, and the oil at the bottom is very hot.
- Add a bit of oil to the pan if needed and slide the tortilla in to brown the other side.
- Once both sides are golden, slide the tortilla onto a plate and enjoy!
