oil on medium high heat. carefully place the potato and onion mixture into the frying pan, spreading them evenly over the surface. the oil should almost cover the potatoes. you may need to turn down the heat slightly, so the potatoes do not burn.
4. leave in pan until the potatoes are cooked. if you can poke a piece of potato with a spatula and it easily breaks in two, your potatoes are done. remove from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula and allow oil to drain.
5. crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat by hand with a whisk or fork. pour in the potato onion 