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Spanish Omelet Tortilla

Cultural Context

Originating from Spain, the Tortilla Española is a beloved dish traditionally served as a tapa or main course. This simple yet satisfying dish highlights the humble potato and egg, showcasing the Spanish culinary ethos of transforming everyday ingredients into something extraordinary. Today, variations abound, with some adding ingredients like chorizo or bell peppers, but the classic version remains a staple in Spanish households and restaurants alike.

SpanishESmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium sized potatoes
2 small size onions
5 eggs
salt
green chilly
red chilly
oil
cheddar cheese slices
black salt
chat masala

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

onions

🥗Healthier: scallions

💰Cheaper: leeks

Scallions provide a milder flavor, while leeks are typically less expensive.

1

Cut 4 medium sized potatoes into thin slices.

2

Heat enough oil in a small frying pan over low heat.

3

Add the sliced potatoes and cook for 20 minutes.

4

Slice 2 small size onions while potatoes are cooking.

5

After 15 minutes, add the sliced onions to the potatoes.

6

After 20 minutes, strain the oil from the pan.

7

In a bowl, break 5 eggs and add salt and finely chopped green and red chilly, then mix well.

8

Add the cooked potatoes and onions to the egg mixture and mix well.

9

Heat the pan again with some oil and pour in the egg mixture.

10

Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.

11

Put a plate on the pan and flip the omelet.

12

Push it back into the frying pan and adjust the sides with a spatula.

13

Cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.

14

Flip once more and dish it out onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingflipping

Equipment Needed

small frying panbowlplatespatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggs

Also Known As

Tortilla EspañolaTortilla de Patatas
Local Name: Tortilla Española

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