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Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)
Found in every tapas bar, the Spanish omelette is fun and easy to make. This iconic dish seamlessly blends velvety potatoes, farm-fresh eggs, and aromatic herbs into a harmonious medley of flavours.
Servings
4
Prep time
15
Cooking time
25
Total time
40
Ingredients
6 medium potatoes
1 large onion
1/4 cup olive oil
6 large eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Peel the onion and slice it thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced potatoes and onions to the pan.
Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and lightly golden. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes and onions to a large bowl, leaving behind any excess oil.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked potatoes and onions to the bowl with the beaten eggs. Gently mix everything together until the potatoes and onions are well coated with the eggs.
Heat the same frying pan over medium-low heat. Add a little bit more olive oil if needed to prevent sticking.
Pour the potato, onion, and egg mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly. Cook the omelette slowly for about 10 minutes, or until the bottom is set and golden.
To flip and finish the tortilla: place a large plate over the frying pan, holding it firmly.
Carefully flip the pan to transfer the omelette onto the plate.
Slide the omelette back into the pan, uncooked side down.
Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until the omelette is fully set and golden.
To serve, slide the omelette onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy the Spanish omelette warm or at room temperature.
Serve it as a main course with a side salad and crusty bread.
Cut it into smaller pieces and serve as part of a tapas spread.