Salt Cod Tortilla

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Heat half the oil in a frying pan.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Sauté the chopped onion over medium heat until soft and pale gold, about 8 minutes.

   8 min
3. 3
   Step 3:

   Remove the onion from the pan and set aside.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the potatoes to the pan and cook until tender but not falling apart, turning them carefully from time to time.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Cover the pan for part of the cooking time to help the potato slices cook through.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Return the onion to the pan, add the chopped garlic, and cook for 4 minutes.

   4 min
7. 7
   Step 7:

   Tip the potato mixture into a bowl with the eggs, parsley, and some seasoning, then mix together.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Leave the mixture to sit for 30 minutes.

   30 min
9. 9
   Step 9:

   Meanwhile, put the salt cod in a saucepan and cover with water.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Bring the water to a simmer, then remove the pan from the heat, cover, and leave for 10 minutes.

    10 min
11. 11
    Step 11:

    Drain the cod, leave it to cool, and remove the skin and any bones.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Break the cod into large flakes and add it to the potato and egg mixture.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Pour in the tortilla mixture and cook over medium-low heat until just set and coming away from the sides of the pan.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Cover the pan if needed to help the centre set, taking care not to overcook the tortilla.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Run a spatula underneath the tortilla from time to time to make sure it is not sticking.

17. 17
    Step 17:

    Slide the tortilla onto a plate, place the pan on top, and flip the tortilla back into the pan with the uncooked side down.

18. 18
    Step 18:

    Cook over low heat until golden, or grill until just set.

19. 19
    Step 19:

    Leave the tortilla to cool slightly before serving.