To start the tortilla, peel and dice the onion. Heat a non-stick fry pan to medium-low and add the olive oil, followed by the onions and salt. Stir and sweat until translucent. While the onions sweat, peel the potatoes. Once the onions are ready, cut the potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Using a small paring knife, cut the potato into little pyramid-shaped pieces, placing them into the pan as you cut them. Once you have finished cutting all of the potatoes, add the remaining olive oil, salt and white pepper.
Turn the heat up to medium and fold everything together. Then turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and let cook. Check the potatoes occasionally to make sure they are not taking on any color. If so, turn the heat down a bit. When the potatoes are almost done, check for seasoning. The potatoes will take anywhere from 25 to 35 minutes to cook. Once the potatoes are cooked, measure out approximately 4 to 4 1/2 cups into a large bowl.
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 5 medium russet potatoes (4 to 4 1/2 cups once cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp white pepper





