Best 12 Spanish Omelette Recipes

TORTILLA ESPANOLA: SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Crack the eggs into a bowl. Whisk with a fork and add a pinch of salt.
• Heat some oil in a frying pan (not one with a heavy base as this will prove to be a hindrance when preparing to do the flip).
• Add the potato and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the onion and mash together.
• When the potato starts to brown a little on the edges and is mashed up with the onion in a lumpy fashion then add the eggs. Make sure the potato and onions are fully submerged by the eggs. Poke the potato to allow some of the egg to seep into the mashed mixture.
• Fry this gently on a low heat. While cooking shake the pan to loosen the tortilla from the base and tidy the edges up with a wooden spoon. Do not over cook. The middle is meant to remain runny and gooey.
• The egg will start setting, as this happens place a plate over the pan, a large enough plate to cover the pan substantially, and with a quick co-ordinated movement of both wrists ?flip? the tortilla over onto the plate and slide back into the pan to cook the underside.
• Keep shaking the pan lightly so the tortilla does not stick to the bottom.
• Once it feels firm on the edges and soft in the middle (after about 1 minute) then slide the tortilla back onto the plate. For the brave heart you can do the flip again if you wish.
• Let the tortilla rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut into cake slices or cubes. Garnish with green olives.

SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Peel potatoes.
• Cut potatoes and onion into small cubes.
• Add salt (to taste) to potatoes and fry them until they are lightly crunchy. in olive oil.
• About the last 5 mins of cooking add the onion to the potatoes. When tender, transfer potatoes and onion to papertowels to drain.
• Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
• Lightly coat frying pan with olive oil. Add the eggs, potatoes and onions and cook over low heat, flipping omelette once to cook other side.
• Cooking is a creative process, and this recipe lends itself to your creativity! Add spices, herbs, meats, veggies and cheese to your taste. This is just the base to a Spanish omelette!

SPANISH TORTILLA (POTATO OMELETTE)

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes as thin as possible and dry with a paper towel.
• Sauté potatoes and onions in olive oil over medium heat, turning frequently, until golden brown (about three minutes).
• Meanwhile, beat the eggs with salt and pepper until foamy, 1-2 minutes.
• Pour the eggs over the potatoes, cover, lower the heat, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the omelette is set and the bottom is golden brown.
• Slide the omelette onto a plate, cover with the other plate, flip, and slide the omelette back into the pan, so that the cooked side is on top.
• Cover and cook for about 5 minutes longer.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

SPANISH OMELETTE (TORTILLA DE PATATAS) (SPAIN)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet and add the potato slices carefully, because the salt will make the oil splatter.
• Try to keep the potato slices separated so they will not stick together. Cook, turning occasionally, over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook until the potatoes are tender.
• Drain into a colander, leaving about 3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt.
• Add the potatoes, and stir to coat with the egg.
• Add the egg-coated potatoes to the very hot oil in the skillet, spreading them evenly to completely cover the base of the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook, shaking the pan frequently, until mixture is half set.
• Use a plate to cover the skillet and invert the omelette away from the hand holding the plate (so as not to burn your hand with any escaping oil).
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and slide the omelette back into the skillet on its uncooked side.
• Cook until completely set.
• Allow the omelette to cool, and then cut it into wedges.
• Season it with salt and sprinkle with lemon juice to taste if using.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

TORTILLA DE PATATAS. ( SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE)

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into chips and fry.
• add the baking powder and seasoning to the beaten eggs and soak the chips in it for a few minutes.
• Add a little oil in a pan, and on a low heat, add the egg and chips. Cook for a few minutes and then using a plate, turn and cook other side.

SPANISH OMELETTE (TORTILLA ESPAñOLA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a knife, peel the onion (discard onion skin in a bowl for easy clean-up), then remove both ends and cut in a medium dice. Heat a non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil followed by chopped onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir the onions occasionally as they cook.
• Slice the potato (leave peel on), then dice the same size as the onions (cut away and discard any blemishes on the potato). Set aside. Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk and set aside. When onions are lightly caramelized, remove from heat. Place a strainer over a bowl and strain the onions from the oil, reserving oil. Set onions aside. Place oil back into the pan, turn heat to high until oil is slightly smoking, 2-3 minutes (hot oil will keep the potatoes from sticking). Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and cook until potatoes are soft and golden brown, 7-8 minutes (test for doneness by tasting one!).
• Strain potatoes from the oil, reserving oil. Add potatoes to the onions and keep the skillet warm over low heat (It's important to have no trace of onions or potatoes in the skillet or the omelette will stick). Stir beaten eggs into the potato onion mixture. Turn heat to high, add about 1 tablespoon of the oil back to the pan. When the oil begins to smoke, add egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula gently move the eggs around in the pan to distribute the heat. Turn heat to low and let the omelette set around the edges, 1-2 minutes. Transfer omelette to the oven. It will bake a total of 4-5 minutes. First, to set the eggs, 2- 2 ½ minutes.
• When the omelette is set all over, remove from the oven to flip and cook on the other side. Shake slightly to make sure it isn't sticking to the sides. Using a rubber spatula, gently remove the omelette from the skillet onto a plate. Cover with the other plate and flip over. Using a rubber spatula, gently place back into the pan, bottom-side up and back into the oven, about 2 more minutes.
• Remove omelette from oven. Using a rubber spatula, slide onto a plate. Serve.

TORTILLA DE PATATAS (SPANISH OMELETTE)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and slice thinly. Place inside microwave proof container and drizzle with olive oil. Microwave covered for about 15 minutes, stopping every 5 minutes or so to mix the potatoes. You have now cooked the potatoes using only a little bit of oil instead of the traditional frying. In a pan, saute the onion in olive oil to taste: from soft and translucent to caramel colour to crispy. Reserve. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, add salt and pepper. Start with four eggs. Add the potato and the onion to the bowl. Mix until the potato is well coated with the egg. The mixture should be thick. If there is not enough egg to soak the potatoes, beat the other two eggs in another bowl and add them. Heat a pan, about 6 inches in diameter, with a generous amount of oil, to medium heat. This is not even a finger of oil, it's about the amount used to make any omelette. When the pan is hot, add the egg mixture. As the egg sets, scrape the bottom of the pan and shake it a bit to move the uncooked portion to the bottom. Do this a few times and then just let it cook with a lid on about 7 minutes. Here comes the hard part, flipping it. Make sure the bottom of the tortilla is not attavhed to the pan. Use a very flat plate or lid, and invert the tortilla onto it. Add a little more oil to the pan. Then gently slide the tortilla, raw side down, back into the pan. Use a utensil to make the edges neat. Continue to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes more. The tortilla should be set, just dry but not dried out. Invert onto serving plate. If there has been any pan stickage, serve most attractive side up. Allow to cool before serving. Cut into small squares and serve as finger food. Can be accompanied by Alioli sauce or bread, but is great alone.

TRADITIONAL SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Wash and peel potatoes, cut into quarters and slice thinly.
• Place in a large bowl.
• Slice the onion and cut capsicum into thick slices and add to the potatoes.
• Add some salt to taste and mix.
• Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potato, onion and capsicum together until potatoes are soft.
• Remove and drain on paper towel.
• Set aside.
• Beat eggs in another bowl and add the potato mixture.
• Add a salt to taste and pepper, finely chopped garlic and mix inches.
• Mixture should appear as though it is just coating the potato. If mixture is too dry, add another egg.
• On a medium heat, in a non-stick pan, spray with a little oil and add the mixture.
• Cook the mixture until egg looks cooked on bottom-- enough to be able flip over onto a plate and then sliding the mixture back into the pan to cook the other side. Do not overcook egg as it will then become dry. This is a recipe that needs practice until it is just right.
• Serve while hot with a salad and crusty bread or cut into 2 inch squares for appetisers.
• Can also be served cold.

SPANISH SPINACH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Tip the spinach into a large colander and bring a kettleful of water to the boil.
• Slowly pour the water over the spinach until wilted, then cool under cold water. Squeeze all the water out.
• Heat grill/broiler to high.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and gently cook the onion and potato for about 10 minutes until the potato is soft.
• While the onion is cooking, beat the eggs together in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the spinach into the potatoes.
• Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until nearly set.
• Flash the omelette under the grill/broiler to set the top.
• Ease the omelette on to a plate, then flip over back into the pan.
• Finish cooking the omelette on the underside and turn out onto a board.
• Serve cut into wedges.

SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy based pan; sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes; add the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Gently stir in the baby potatoes and diced red peppers.
• Combine the egg with the milk and pour over the potato mixture; and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook over a low heat for 10 minutes or until the omelette has almost set.
• Sprinkle with parsley and cheese and place under a preheated grill until browned and cooked through.
• Notes: Chorizo sausage is smoked with a spicy flavour and is available in supermarkets or delicatessens. If you want to, obviously you could make your omelette with fresh potatoes and capsicum rather than canned. You could also use a mix of red and green peppers.

SPANISH OMELETTE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook sausage over medium heat, breaking up into pieces with fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with slotted spoon.
• Add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook until golden-brown, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add peppers and oregano. Cook until peppers are tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add to sausage and gently stir in potato. (can be prepared 1 day ahead - cover and refrigerate).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut bread in half horizontally with long, serrated knife. Remove doughy center, leaving a 1 inch shell. Flatten shells lightly with rolling pin. Brush shells with 2 tblsps olive oil. Reassemble loaf and wrap with foil. Place in oven to warm.
• Beat eggs to blend in large bowl. Mix with sausage mixture and season to taste.
• Remove bread from oven.
• Preheat broiler.
• Heat remaining 1 tblsp oil in 8 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and swirl with rubber spatula. Cook until bottom is light brown and eggs are slightly soft on top, about 5 minutes. Transfer omelette to broiler and cook until top is just set, about 2 minutes longer.
• Unwrap bread and slide omelette onto bottom half. Cover with top, cut into 6 wedges and serve. (this is good hot or cold).

SPANISH OMELETTE

Steps:

• To soften the potatoes you have a few choices, microwave is the quickest (1-2 minutes), steam (4 minutes) or boil (6 -7 minutes) until just cooked through and drain well.
• In a pan, add the oil on a low to medium heat and cook the onions until they soften (2 minutes).
• Add the peppers and potatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the egg mixture into a jug and beat with a fork. Add the chives and season this with a generous amount of pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Reduce the heat to low and pour the egg mixture in to the pan. Stir to even out the vegetables in the mixture.
• Cook for 6-8 minutes with the lid on until almost set and golden brown underneath.
• To finish put the frying pan under the grill leaving the handle outside the oven. After 1 or 2 minutes your dish is good to go.
• The beauty about this dish is that it can be eaten cold or kept and re-heated at a later time, while still tasting just as great.