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5 Ingredients Spanish Omelette | How To Make Spanish Omelette | Easy Breakfast Recipe By Chef Tarika

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Tortilla

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, the Tortilla Española is a beloved dish that showcases the simplicity of eggs, potatoes, and onions. Traditionally served as a tapa, it holds a special place in Spanish cuisine and is often enjoyed at gatherings or as a hearty snack. Today, variations abound, with some adding ingredients like chorizo or vegetables, making it a versatile dish celebrated around the world.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
olive oil
onions
potatoes
4 eggs
salt
fresh parsley

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

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

onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onions provide a milder flavor, while shallots are often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: egg whites

💰Cheaper: tofu

Egg whites reduce cholesterol, and tofu is a plant-based alternative.

1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan until sizzling.

2

Add onions to the pan and cook on low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 1 minute.

3

Add pre-boiled potatoes to the pan and cook until slightly crisp.

4

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl and add the cooked onion and potato mixture without whisking.

5

Sprinkle salt over the mixture and combine gently.

6

Cover the mixture with a plate and let it rest for 15 minutes.

7

Grease a 9.5-inch frying pan and turn the flame on low.

8

Add the omelette mixture to the pan and increase heat to high for 1 minute.

9

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for another 2 minutes until the center is set.

10

Turn off the flame and flip the omelette onto a plate, then slide it back into the pan.

11

Cook the other side on high for 1 minute, then low for 2 minutes without covering.

12

Turn off the flame and serve, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingflipping

Equipment Needed

large frying panbowl9.5-inch frying panplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Tortilla EspañolaSpanish Omelette
Local Name: Tortilla

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