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Tapas are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. We already know many of these different dishes and surely everyone is already familiar with the tortilla. But here, too, there are several variants. A very popular one is the tuna tortilla. It is juicy, delicious, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients for 1 medium tortilla (serves 3)

– 5 eggs
– 1 can of tuna in its own juice
– 100g of Gouda cheese
– olive oil

Preparation

We put the eggs in a bowl with a little salt and pepper and whisk them together. Then we add the previously drained tuna and mix it well. After that, we put the previously diced Gouda cheese. We mix this whole mass so that the tuna tortilla stays nice and juicy afterward and has an even taste and consistency. Now we take a medium-sized pan and heat it over medium-high heat. The pan should not get too hot, otherwise, there is a risk that the tortilla will burn too quickly on the outside and the inside will not be cooked through. We now add the mass and stir it briefly in the pan. Then we smooth the surface of the mass, turn the heat down a bit, and put a lid on the pan for about two minutes.

This allows the heat to penetrate through the mass and bind it into one piece. We take the lid off again and carefully loosen the edge with a knife or a spoon. Then we shake the pan a bit so that the mass completely detaches itself from the bottom. If this is the case, with the help of a plate we can turn the tortilla. To do this, we place the plate the other way around on top of the tortilla and turn the entire pan. Now the tortilla should be on the plate, from where it is lowered back into the pan. After about two minutes from this side, the tortilla is ready to serve.

The tuna tortilla tastes best warm and freshly prepared. And now, “Que aproveche”

Useful additional knowledge

To actually use this tortilla as a tappa, I recommend cutting it in a square so that you get many large cubes. For example, you could offer this dish to many people with toothpicks or Spanish banderillas.