Deje que hierva y eche entonces una cucharadita de sal. En una fuente de servir ponga unas tiras de lechugas en corona. The tortilla is a way of life in Spain and is loved by all, natives and tourists alike. A spanish tortilla has nothing in common with its mexican counterpart except its latin root-torte, meaning a round cake, although a spanish tortilla is simply a potato omelet, it is not as simple to prepare as you might expect, unless you know the technique involved. And it is much more delicious than you might think a dish of such limited ingredients could be.
Spanish tortilla is a great favorite with family and friends.
It is often cut in wedges, and for dinner, it is accompanied with fried peppers and sausages. For large parties, it is cut into 1 inch squares to be picked up with toothpicks, it is usually preferred at room temperature. Heat the oil in an 8 or 12 inch skillet and add the potato slices one at a time to prevent sticking. Alternate potato layers with the onion slices and salt the layers lightly. Cook slowly, over a medium flame, lifting and turning the potatoes occasionally, until they are tender but not brown.