Pauza Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 21

arts & entertainment 2-3 medium potatoes Extra Virgin olive oil, for frying 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 teaspoons rock salt 10 large eggs parmesan cheese Step 1 Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Soak slices in water for 10 minutes. Drain and dry completely. Meanwhile, pour enough olive oil into a large saucepan so it’s about an ince deep. Heat over medium heat until a slice of onion bubbles gently when placed in the oil. Add the onions and fry, stirring occasionally until just golden. about 8 minutes. Scoop the onions and drain on a paper towel or regular towel. Simp le Span is h To r t i lla Step 2 Add about half of the potatoes and fry until lightly golden and a little puffy, about 10 minutes. Scoop the potatoes from the oil, add to the onions. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes. Reserve the oil. Step 3 Break the eggs into a large bowl. Whisk just enough to combine but not so much that they get losse and runny. Add salt. Step 4 Heat a medium (10-inch) skillet or banista over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil and hear. Add potato/ onion mixture and add eggs on top. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the eggs are set but still pretty loose, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Step 5 Place tortilla under broiler and brown. Cut into cubes or thin wedges and serve warm or room tempature.