Tortilla de Bacalao

Tortilla de Bacalao

A Spanish-style omelette filled with tender salt cod, onion, green pepper, garlic, and parsley.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the eggs with the parsley and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended.

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 piece Egg, 10.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper, then cook until softened without substantial browning.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Green Bell Pepper, 20.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, nonstick skillet

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic and salt cod to the vegetables. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and the cod is heated through.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 300.0 gr salt cod

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, nonstick skillet

  4. Step 4

    Transfer the cod mixture to the beaten eggs and stir gently to distribute it evenly.

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, mixing bowl, nonstick skillet

  5. Step 5

    Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil. Pour in the egg mixture, spread it evenly, and cook until the bottom is golden and the top is mostly set.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, nonstick skillet

  6. Step 6

    Place the plate over the skillet, invert the tortilla onto it, and slide the tortilla back into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the second side is golden and the center reaches 71°C.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, large plate, nonstick skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep desalted cod refrigerated, wash hands and utensils after handling raw egg or fish, remove any bones, and cook the center of the tortilla to 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw egg
  • fish handling
  • possible bones in salt cod
  • inverting a hot skillet

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