Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet)
Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet)

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Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla is a traditional dish from Spain and one of the signature dishes in the Spanish cuisine. Tortilla española, one of Spain's most famous and beloved national dishes, is nothing more than egg, potato, and onion cooked in olive oil. And yet, when attention is paid to the technique, it's one of the most profoundly delicious dishes imaginable.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have tortilla española (spanish omelet) using 6 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet):
  1. Get medium potatoes, thinly sliced
  2. Prepare large white onion, chopped
  3. Take eggs, scrambled
  4. Make ready vegetable oil
  5. Prepare extra-virgin olive oil
  6. Make ready salt

It is the classic tapa, prepared all over Spain. Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla). this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility. Spanish omelette or Tortilla Espanola is a simple potato recipe dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold, as a starter, main dish or as tapas at a picnic. Spanish omelette is a classic Spanish dish that you can find ready made in any decent supermarket.

Instructions to make Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet):
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is hot, add the onion and potatoes. Make sure the onion and potato slices are well-covered; add more oil if necessary. Cook for 20 minutes until soft. Drain the oil after the onion and potato have finished cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, scramble the eggs. Add in the onion and potato slices. If the potato slices look too large, you can mash them a bit with a wooden spoon. Add in the salt and stir until the mixture is thick and even throughout.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet with high sides on medium heat. I used a 9" skillet so that it would come out about 2" thick. Pour in the egg mixture and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Once the bottom is golden brown, flip the tortilla over onto a flat plate and slide it uncooked-side-down back into the pan. This is the tricky bit, but it actually holds together pretty well so be fearless and just go for it! Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown as well.
  5. Remove the tortilla from the pan and serve in slices (like pie). This is a great brunch food and actually reheats pretty well in the microwave if you make it for breakfast and want a slice later. This is typical in bars in Spain, they will cut slices and reheat them throughout the day rather than making a fresh tortilla each time.
  6. I got the original recipe from the website below. I increased the number of potatoes and eggs to fit in my skillet - it's supposed to be a thick, hearty slice of tortilla rather than a thin omelet. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tortilla-espanola-spanish-omelet-recipe0.html
  7. I would love to hear some tips about how to prepare this as well as variations on the basic recipe! I have seen some people using olive oil instead of vegetable oil to cook the potatoes and onions, which do you think is better?

Spanish Tortilla is made with surprisingly few ingredients. Just eggs, potato, onions and olive oil. Though you'll find many variations around, even in Spain, this is the classic way to make it. One thing unique about Spanish Tortillas is the way the potatoes are cooked. Tortilla Española (its relation to Mexican tortillas comes solely from it round shape) is among the most popular dishes in Spain.

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