mexican potato omelet (tortilla de patatas)

3 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Jan 4, 2017

From Mexican Cooking Class Cookbook.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large red skinned potato, scrubbed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 - bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped (red or green)
  • 2 - fresh jalapenno chilies, seeded, minced
  • 1/4 cup queso anejo, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, minced
  • - tomato wedges

How To Make mexican potato omelet (tortilla de patatas)

  • Step 1
    Cut potato into 3/8-inch cubes.
  • Step 2
    Lightly whisk eggs, water, salt and black pepper in medium bowl.
  • Step 3
    Heat lard in 10-inch nonstick skillet or omelet pan over medium heat until hot. Add potato, onion and bell pepper; saute until potato is tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in chilies.
  • Step 4
    Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring with back of fork, just until bottom starts to set, 1 or 2 minutes. Cook, lifting up edges, tilting pan and letting uncooked egg mixture flow to bottom, 1 or 2 minutes longer. Cook without stirring or lifting, until top is set and bottom is golden, about 1 minute longer.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle omelet with cheese and coriander. Garnish with tomato. Cut omelet into 4 or 8 wedges; serve immediately.

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Category: Eggs
Culture: Mexican
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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