ingredients

 

2 4 6 8 Servings

• 4 eggs

• 2 potatoes

• 1 red onion

• 1 green pepper

• 1 little gem lettuce

• 1 bunch fresh chives

• 1 red chilli

• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

implements

 

for cooking 2 servings

• small saucepan

• frying pan

• large mixing bowl

• mug

• colander

instructions

 

1. Boil water in the small saucepan. Add salt. Peel and dice 2 medium potatoes. Cook for 8-10 minutes until soft.

2. Beat 4 eggs in the mixing bowl. Season generously and add a teaspoon of ground paprika.

3. Using scissors, chop the chives directly into the bowl reserving a few sprigs for decoration.

4. Deseed and finely chop the red chilli. Dice the red onion and the green pepper.

5. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the frying pan and saute the chopped ingredients for a minute.

6. Drain the potatoes and add them to the frying pan. Continue to saute for a couple of minutes.

7. Reduce the heat to low and pour the egg mixture on top ensuring that it spreads evenly. Cook for 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently so that the tortilla does not stick or burn.

8. Set the grill to high.

9. Cut off the bottom of little gem lettuce and break off the leaves, then arrange a few on each plate and decorate with a couple stems of chives.

10. After 5 minutes of frying place the tortilla under the grill for 3-4 minutes, until slightly brown. (Ensure your frying pan is grill proof otherwise move the tortilla into a suitable dish first).

To serve - Remove the tortilla from under the grill, cut in half it while still in the pan and place it next to the lettuce garnish.