
🇪🇸 Spanish
Squid Tortilla Española
🇪🇸 Spanish
Crisp-edged patties of squid with a soft heart — pan-fried and made for dipping. 19 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.
Prep 15 min Cook 4 min Serves 4 Medium
Ingredients
- Onion1 small, grated
- Potato3, sliced
- Olive Oil3 tbsp, for frying
- Eggs1, beaten
- Breadcrumbs80 g
- Squid400 g, rings
- Smoked Paprika1 tsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Chop or mash the squid finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and smoked paprika.
- 2
Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.
- 3
Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.
- 4
Shallow-fry in the Olive Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.
- 5
Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh parsley and wedges of sherry vinegar.
Chef's tip
Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.
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