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**Tortilla Española: A Culinary Journey Through Spain's Beloved Potato Omelet**

Discover the delectable flavors of Spain with Tortilla Española, a quintessential dish that embodies the country's culinary heritage. This savory potato omelet is a symphony of simple ingredients, showcasing the essence of Spanish cuisine. Prepared with pantry staples like eggs, potatoes, onions, and olive oil, this versatile dish transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece that delights both locals and visitors alike. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of Tortilla Española, exploring its variations and offering two enticing recipes – a classic version and a vegan interpretation – to satisfy every palate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TORTILLA ESPAñOLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Tortilla Española Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium onion, olive oil, medium potato, salt, water, large eggs, pepper

Provided by Philip Sutherland

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 3mm thick slices
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon water
5 large eggs
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fry onion in olive oil an 8-inch (20 cm) nonstick pan until soft.
  • Place potato in a microwaveable dish with salt and water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook for 5 minutes while onion is cooking.
  • Beat 5 eggs with salt and pepper.
  • When soft, drain onions of any excess oil. Put in a bowl with the beaten eggs and drained cooked potato. Stir to mix.
  • Return to the pan with the remaining oil and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes. As you shake the pan, the omelet should move and stay free from sticking to the pan.
  • Place pan under a preheated grill until browned and cooked through.
  • Turn out onto a plate.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY SPANISH TORTILLA ESPANOLA



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Tortilla Espanola is a king among Spanish tapas, but can be pricey - the potatoes are usually cooked in a vat of olive oil. But we cut down on costs (and prep time) with a genius substitute: potato chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Small pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
7 large eggs
5 cups plain kettle-cooked potato chips (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and just starting to turn brown, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar until absorbed. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  • Whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Add the potato chips and cooled onions and stir to combine. Let sit for a few minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, then add the potato and egg mixture and cook, until the bottom and the sides set and are a light golden brown, about 3 minutes (use a rubber spatula to help pull and peek around the sides). Transfer to the oven and bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly in the pan, then slide out onto a cutting board and cut into 12 wedges. Serve at room temperature.

AUTHENTIC SPANISH TORTILLA RECIPE (TORTILLA ESPANOLA)



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Provided by Tim Kroeger

Categories     Spanish Tapas

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 potatoes
8 eggs
1 onion
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into small cubes.
  • Heat up extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the potatoes. Ensure using enough olive oil so that the potatoes are fully covered.
  • When the potatoes are completely cooked, drain them in a colander using a paper towel. This way, the towel will soak most of the oil, and the leftover oil can be used later in other recipes.
  • Slice the onions in vertical long slices and add them to the frying pan with a bit of olive oil.
  • Sauté the onion slices over medium heat until they start to caramelize. This usually takes around 15-20 minutes depending on the flame.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl (ensure doing this at room temperature), and add a bit of salt which will help your eggs retain most of the moisture when you're cooking them. Note: Use around 2 eggs per potato for the ideal flavor.
  • Add the caramelized onions and the potatoes to the beaten eggs and mix everything. Once everything is nicely mixed, let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Pour the tortilla mixture into the frying pan gently, and set the flame on medium-low heat. DO NOT cook your Tortilla Espanola over an extremely hot pan, as it can burn or overcook which is not something you want.
  • Grab a large plate to flip the tortilla. Ensure using a plate that is larger than the pan, as it will successfully flip the tortilla without scrambling it. Put the plate on top of your pan, and flip it quickly. It may be runny, but that's how it is before the other side is cooked as well.
  • Slowly slide the tortilla back into the frying pan and let the other side cook on a medium flame for an additional 6-8 minutes. If you like your tortilla fully cooked, you can let it cook a little bit more before taking it off the pan.
  • Flip the tortilla again but on a clean plate this time. Let it cool down for 10 minutes before devouring, as the recipe tastes a whole lot better at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 372 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 305 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

SPANISH OMELET/TORTILLA DE PATATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Spanish Omelet/Tortilla De Patata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, potatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 onion, thinly sliced
3 potatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups olive oil
6 eggs
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat up the olive oil in a really hot pan.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
  • Slice the potatoes into 3-millimeters thick pieces.
  • Fry the vegetables in the olive oil over high heat for 10-15 minutes until they caramelize.
  • Drain the vegetables and save the olive oil for later use.
  • Add 6 eggs to a bowl and whisk. Add the fried vegetables, stir, and leave to set for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a nonstick pan, fry the egg mixture over high heat for 1 minute, then reduce to a low heat for 2-4 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a large plate and carefully turn the omelet out onto the plate.
  • Slide the omelet back into the pan and fry for a further 3-5 minutes over low heat. To check the omelet is cooked, gently press on the centre of the omelet. If the surface springs back, it is ready.
  • Repeat step 8 to remove omelet from the pan.
  • Enjoy!

5-INGREDIENT TORTILLA ESPANOLA RECIPE BY TASTY



5-Ingredient Tortilla Espanola Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggs, salt, extra light olive oil, yukon gold potatoes, large spanish onion

Provided by Carla Belfiore

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 large eggs
salt, to taste
extra light olive oil
2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
1 large spanish onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs vigorously with a large pinch of salt until frothy. Set aside.
  • Heat a 10-inch (25 cm) nonstick skillet with ½ cup (120 ml) of the oil on medium height heat until oil is shimmering but not bubbling. Add potato slices and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are soft but not crispy or burnt.
  • Once done, drain potatoes and reserve oil. In the same pan ,add in reserved oil, heat, and add onions to cook until translucent for about 7 minutes or so. After they've cooked, strain the onions and reserve the oil again.
  • In a heat-proof bowl, put in the onions and potato slices. To this, add the egg mixture, a generous pinch of salt and mix together.
  • Heat skillet again with reserved oil. Wait until it is hot and pour in the combined egg mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the eggs are set and the bottom is golden (about 5 to 7 minutes).
  • Place a plate large enough to cover the surface of the pan over the top of the pan and carefully flip over the tortilla.
  • Gently, slide the tortilla back into the pan with the cooked golden side facing up, and uncooked side on the bottom. Cook until the opposite side becomes golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • When this side has cooked, carefully flip back onto the plate.
  • Let cool and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 gram

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH TORTILLA)



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Unlike most omelets, a Spanish tortilla is served at room temperature. It is the classic tapa, prepared all over Spain.

Provided by sjmoraes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup olive oil
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced into rings
6 eggs
1 roasted red pepper, drained and cut into strips
3 ounces Spanish serrano ham, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the potato slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. When done, remove potatoes to a large bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Cook the remaining potatoes in the oil until tender, then add to the bowl, leaving oil in the skillet. Gently toss potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion rings, and gently cook until soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon onions onto a plate, and allow to cool while the potatoes finish cooking.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cooled onions, roasted peppers, and serrano ham. Gently fold in cooked potatoes.
  • Heat the skillet with the reserved oil over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture, and gently cook until the sides have started to set and the bottom has turned golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Loosen the tortilla with a spatula if needed, then carefully slide onto a large plate. Turn the skillet upside down and place onto the uncooked side of the tortilla. Turn the skillet right-side-up, and remove the plate. Return the skillet to the stove, and continue cooking until the tortilla has set in the center, about 4 minutes.
  • Slide the tortilla onto a serving plate and allow to cool to room temperature. Cut into six wedges and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 449.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

TORTILLA ESPANOLA



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Tortilla Espanola is a dish I make all the time at home. My boyfriend's family are Spanish, and he just loves this authentic dish. It's easy to prepare and always a crowd pleaser. Traditionally this dish only uses only onions, potatoes and egg; however I like to add a little green, either parsley or chives depending on your taste. They're both wonderful.

Provided by Jaime The Tomato Snob

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed
2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, or to taste
1 sweet Spanish onion, thinly sliced
6 eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it shimmers, and place the potatoes into the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with smoked paprika. Pan fry the potatoes, stirring and tossing occasionally, until they are beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and onion are slightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 10 more minutes. Take the skillet off the heat, and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs with 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, add the potato-onion mixture, and lightly combine.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then gently spoon the egg-potato mixture into the hot skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and shake the skillet a few times to help release the omelet from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and bake until the omelet is puffed and the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the omelet should come out clean. Cut the omelet into pie-shaped pieces, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 279 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 126.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH OMELET)



Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 potatoes, thinly sliced
1 white onion, chopped
4 eggs, scrambled in a large bowl
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil until the pan is filled halfway. Once the oil is hot, add the potato slices and onion, making sure they are well-covered by the oil; add more oil if necessary. Cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes and onions are soft. Drain the oil and combine the potato mixture with the eggs. Add the salt and mix well.
  • In a 10-inch by 2 1/2 inch deep nonstick skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Pour in the potato, egg, and onion mixture. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottom of the omelet is very light brown. Using a flat ceramic plate, cover the frying pan and flip the omelet over onto the plate. Immediately slip the uncooked side back into the pan. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the other side is a very light brown.
  • Remove the omelet from the pan to a plate and cut into 4 wedges.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH OMELET)



Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Omelet) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Extra-virgin olive oil
5 Idaho potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced on a mandolin, and cut in half moons
1 yellow onion, finely diced
7 eggs (use 9 eggs if the potatoes are large)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat some oil, enough to cover the potatoes, in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the potatoes and cook, covered, until the potatoes are soft but not crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a second saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, without any color, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes and onions are soft, strain into a large bowl and drain off as much oil as possible. Set the oil aside for use in another dish.
  • In another large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk well. Stir in the potato and onion mixture and season with salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick fry pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the potato and egg mixture, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the eggs are set and the bottom is golden (use a spatula to peak underneath), 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Place a plate over the top of the fry pan large enough to cover the surface and carefully flip over the tortilla. Return the pan to the heat, add a little more oil if necessary, slide the tortilla back into the pan with the golden side facing up, and cook until the opposite side becomes golden, about 5 minutes. Flip back onto the plate, slice, and serve.

SPANISH TORTILLA



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Make a classic Spanish omelette filled with pan-fried potatoes and onion. It makes a delicious light vegetarian meal or an easy tapas dish

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large white onion, sliced
4 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
400g waxy potatoes, peeled, quartered and finely sliced
6 garlic cloves
8 eggs, beaten
handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve
1 baguette, sliced
4 vine tomatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
drizzle of olive oil

Steps:

  • Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
  • Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
  • Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bite to them.
  • Be patient when cooking the tortilla. It takes time for it to cook through evenly.
  • Let the tortilla cool slightly before slicing it. This will help it hold its shape.
  • Serve the tortilla with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Tortilla española is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and eggs, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious tortilla española that the whole family will love.

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