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Tortilla de bacalao con pimientos del padrón asados

Tortilla de bacalao desalado con pimientos del padrón asados. Versión atlántica de la tortilla española, jugosa y llena de sabor a mar.

  • Spain
  • MAIN COURSES
  • Light
  • High protein
  • Low sugar
  • medium

20 min

Tiempo de Preparación

4

Servings

Community rating

4,5 (61 ratings)

Difficulty: Medium Tipo: MAIN COURSES Origen: Spain Categoría: Mediterranean

Nutrición por ración

  • Calories 360 kcal
  • Protein 24 g
  • Fiber 2.5 g
  • Carbohydrates 22 g
  • Fat 20 g
  • Sodium 480 mg

Story behind the dish

Esta tortilla de bacalao es la versión costera de la icónica tortilla española. El bacalao desalado aporta un sabor marino intenso y suave a la vez, y los pimientos del padrón asados añaden un toque vegetal dulce y ligeramente ahumado. Una tortilla que enamora.

Preparation

Cod omelette with roasted padrón peppers is a preparation from Spain with medium difficulty. Reserve about 40 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.

Before you start

  • Have ready: 6 large eggs.
  • Have ready: 300 g of desalted cod.
  • Have ready: 16 padrón peppers.
  • Have ready: 400 g of potatoes in thin slices.
  • Have ready: 1 onion.
  • Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
  • Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
  1. Roast the padrón peppers in a pan or grill; booking

    Roast the padrón peppers in a pan or grill; booking. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

    Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

  2. Confit the potatoes and onion in the oil over low heat for 20 minutes.

    Confit the potatoes and onion in the oil over low heat for 20 minutes. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

    Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

    • 20 min
  3. Blanch the cod for 5 min; crumble, removing thorns and skin

    Blanch the cod for 5 min; crumble, removing thorns and skin. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

    When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.

    • 5 min
  4. Drain the potatoes; mix with cod and peppers

    Drain the potatoes; mix with the cod and peppers. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

    Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

  5. Beat the eggs with minimal salt; add the potato mixture

    Beat the eggs with minimal salt; add potato mixture. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.

    Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.

  6. Rest 5 min; curdle in a 22cm pan 4 min per side

    Rest 5 min; Curdle in a 22 cm skillet 4 min per side. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.

    Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.

    • 5 min
  7. The tortilla should be juicy in the center

    The tortilla should be juicy in the center. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

    Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.

Chef's tips

  • Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
  • Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.

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