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Spanish Omelette

Cultural Context

Originating in Spain, the Spanish omelette, or Tortilla Española, is a beloved dish made with simple ingredients like eggs, potatoes, and onions. Traditionally served as a tapa, it embodies the Spanish ethos of using local, fresh produce. Today, variations exist worldwide, with some adding ingredients like chorizo or bell peppers, showcasing its adaptability and global appeal.

SpanishESmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup oil
1 cup fine chopped potatoes
1 cup onion
1 cup cabbage
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 tsp pepper powder
coriander leaves
mint leaves
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a high smoke point.

onions

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: scallions

Leeks offer a milder flavor, while scallions are often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Egg whites reduce cholesterol while maintaining protein.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

1

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a pan.

2

Add 1 cup fine chopped potatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes at medium flame, stirring regularly until slightly soft.

3

Add 1 cup onion and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

4

Optionally, add 1 cup cabbage and 1/2 tsp salt.

5

Cover the pan and cook for 7-8 minutes at low flame until both onion and potatoes are soft.

6

Turn off the flame and plate out the mixture, keeping it aside.

7

In a bowl, whisk 3 eggs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper powder until fluffy.

8

Add coriander and mint leaves to the egg mixture.

9

Mix in the fried potatoes.

10

Take a pan at medium flame and add 2 tbsp oil, spreading it around the edges.

11

Once heated, add the omelette mixture to the pan, keeping half for later use.

12

Add 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top (optional).

13

Spread the leftover mixture over the cheese.

14

Cover the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on low flame.

15

After 6-7 minutes, flip the omelette using a plate and cook the other side for another 6-7 minutes, covered.

16

Once cooked, transfer the omelette to a plate and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Tortilla EspañolaTortilla de Patatas
Local Name: Tortilla Española

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