Best 3 Tortilla Espanola Spanish Omelet Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and delicious Spanish dish, look no further than tortilla española, also known as Spanish omelet. This classic dish is made with potatoes, eggs, and onions, and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with many variations including different vegetables, meats, and cheeses. In this article, we'll provide two recipes for tortilla española: a traditional recipe and a vegetarian recipe. We'll also discuss the history of the dish and provide some tips for making the perfect tortilla española. So whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, read on to learn everything you need to know about this iconic Spanish dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH POTATO OMELET (TORTILLA A LA ESPANOLA)



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Make and share this Spanish Potato Omelet (Tortilla a la Espanola) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kenk1492

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup olive oil
4 large potatoes, peeled and cup into 1/8 inch slices
1 large onion, thinly sliced
coarse salt
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 8-9 inch skillet. Add the slices of potato one at a time to avoid sticking together.
  • Alternate layers of potatoes with layers of onions.
  • Cook slowly over medium heat, turning the potatoes until tender, not brown.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander, save oil.
  • Make sure skillet is very clean for later use. In a bowl, beat eggs with a fork until slightly foamy.
  • Salt to taste. Add the potatoes, press down to cover potatoes completely with egg. Return to skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of saved oil until smoking point. Add the mixture, spread it out. Rapidly, lower the temperature to medium-high.
  • Shake the pan often to avoid sticking.
  • When the bottom is brown, cover the skillet with a plate, turn skillet up-side down, remove tortilla, slide off plate with uncooked side down into skillet and cook the other side, Turn several times until cooked

SPANISH POTATO OMELET (TORTILLA DE PAPA ESPANOLA) WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Provided by David Kamen

Categories     Egg     Garlic     Nut     Potato     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Almond     Bell Pepper     Hazelnut     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Tortilla:
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/8-inch thick
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 large eggs
Kosher salt
Romesco sauce:
1 cup almonds, skins removed
1 cup hazelnuts, skins removed
1 slice white bread
5 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large red bell pepper, halved and seeded
2 plum tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the tortilla:
  • 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, arrange the onion and potatoes in a flat layer and cover with 1/2 cup olive oil. Cook the vegetables, gently stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender but not browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • 2. Drain the cooked vegetables in a colander set over a bowl until cooled. (The oil collected in the bowl can be used later in the recipe or for another preparation.)
  • 3. Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Add the potato mixture to the skillet in a flat layer and then pour the eggs over top. Cook the eggs, pressing the edges into the center as they begin to cook. Once the omelet is set enough, gently shake the pan to keep it from sticking on the bottom. Continue cooking until almost completely set, 6 to 8 minutes. Slide the omelet out onto a large dinner plate and invert it back into the pan to finish cooking the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • 4. Slide the finished omelet onto a large serving plate and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature with Romesco sauce.
  • For the romesco sauce:
  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the almonds, hazelnuts, bread, and garlic in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast until ingredients are aromatic and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Set aside to cool. Set the oven to broil.
  • 2. Place the peppers and tomatoes cut-side down onto an oiled baking sheet. Broil until the skins of the vegetables are evenly charred and the flesh is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the vegetables to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool enough to handle. Peel and discard the skins from the vegetables and transfer the flesh to the jar of a blender.
  • 3. Add the cooled nuts, bread, and garlic to the blender along with the vinegar, parsley, paprika, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency as needed with olive oil to create a pourable sauce, and serve.

TORTILLA ESPANOLA (SPANISH OMELET)



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In Mexico, the word tortilla has two meanings. One is the more familar corn or flour flat bread, and the other means omelet. Serve this omelet with a stack of the former, warmed in the oven while the omelet cooks.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large potatoes, peeled and finely chopped (3 cups)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced cooked ham
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried chile pequins or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons cooking oil
6 beaten eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, onion, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, crushed chilies and ham.
  • Heat oil in a 10 inch ovenware skillet.
  • Add potatoe and ham mixture to skillet.
  • Cover and cook over med heat 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine eggs, milk, 1/2 t. salt and pepper.
  • Pour over potatoes and ham in skillet.
  • Reduce heat and cook over low heat 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.
  • Uncover skillet and place under broiler 3 to 4 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until top is set.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality non-stick skillet to prevent the tortilla from sticking.
  • Make sure the potatoes are thinly sliced so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet with potatoes, or they will not cook properly.
  • Cook the potatoes over medium heat so that they have time to soften without burning.
  • Stir the potatoes occasionally to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Use a large bowl to whisk the eggs so that you have enough room to mix in the potatoes and other ingredients.
  • Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked potatoes and any other desired ingredients to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
  • Heat a little olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the tortilla and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown.
  • Serve the tortilla warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Tortilla española is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and eggs, and it can be customized to your liking by adding different ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or meat. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to produce a delicious and satisfying tortilla española.

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