Egg and Potato Omelette [Video+Recipe]
Serving: 6 portions
Ingredients
- 1½ pound russet potatoes or Red Bliss [0.7 kg] (approx. 2 large potatoes)
- 3 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ pound medium white onion [0.23 kg] (approx. 2 large onions) chopped finely
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)
- 5 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- Minced parsley or other fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Boiling the potatoes
- Place the potatoes (unpeeled) in a pot and add enough water to cover them, plus an inch above. Add half of the salt to the water.Boil the potatoes over medium heat for 10 mins (counting from when it breaks a boil). The potatoes are only partially cooked; that's fine.
2. Grating the potatoes
- Remove from the heat and discard water. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature. Peel the cooked potatoes. Grate them with the coarser side of the grater.
3. Cooking the onions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over very low heat. Add the onions and cook, occasionally stirring until they turn translucent. Season with nutmeg, and pepper, and mix well.Remove the onions from the heat and mix them with the shredded potatoes. Season with the remaining salt), mixing well.
4. Separating eggs
- In separate bowls, separate egg yolks and whites. Whisk the whites until they are foamy.
5. Folding in egg whites
- Pour the yolks into the potatoes mixture, and stir with a fork until they are thoroughly mixed. Set it aside.Combine the potato with the egg whites, folding them into the mixture gently until thoroughly mixed, and it still has some bubbles.
6. Cooking the omelette
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan over very low heat.Pour the egg and potato mixture into the flip pan. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes, or until golden brown at the bottom. Invert the pan and cook on the other side for 10 minutes.
7. Finishing and serving
- Remove from the heat and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a serving plate and sprinkle with herbs if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4.5mg
