Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)
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Tortilla EspañolaSpanish Potato Omelette

A Spanish potato-and-onion omelette cooked slowly in olive oil and set in a skillet.

Prep

20m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
427kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

26g

Fat

35g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 700g
    Potato (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 150g
    Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 6pcs
    Egg (beaten)
  • 80ml
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8g
    Salt

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Method

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9 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  2. 02

    Add the potato and cook gently until tender but not browned.

  3. 03

    Add the onion and continue cooking until soft and sweet.

  4. 04

    Lift out the potato and onion, letting any excess oil drain away.

  5. 05

    Mix the beaten eggs with the salt, then fold in the warm potato and onion.

  6. 06

    Return a little of the extra virgin olive oil to the skillet and pour in the egg mixture.

  7. 07

    Cook over medium-low heat until the bottom is golden and the top is mostly set.

  8. 08

    Invert the omelette onto a plate, slide it back into the skillet, and cook the second side until the center reaches 71°C (160°F), or use pasteurized eggs for a softer center.

  9. 09

    Let the omelette rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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