Last night a guesthouse mate (de Espana) showed me the ins and outs of making the famous Spanish omelette (tortilla espanola). We made two giant ones for her lab barbecue today. What goes in a tortilla espanola? Potatoes, onions, eggs, an inordinate amount of oil (no worries, most of it is drained out) and a pinch of salt. Here is the basic recipe:
1. fry potatoes (washed, peeled, cut up) in lots of oil until soft
2. add onions and fry until clear
3. drain the oil out
4. beat the eggs and mix in the potatoes and onions
5. pour mixture in a non-stick pan with a small amount of oil
6. cook one side AND flip it! (use a plate... it is a formidable task... I watched her do it.)
I probably forgot a few things here and there but you get the idea. Oh, and make sure to mix in lots of laughter and some new Spanish vocabulary (including curse words).
Enjoy, guten apetit!
LILY
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