Best Spanish Tortilla Potato Omelette Recipes

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SPANISH TORTILLA (POTATO OMELETTE)



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The potato omelette is a traditional Spanish tapas, or appetizer, but it's equally good for breakfast or brunch. Found while looking for spanish recipes for ZWT5.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Spanish

Time 20m

Yield 6 wedges, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb potato, peeled
1 large onion, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
5 eggs
salt

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.

TORTILLA ESPAñOLA (SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE)



Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette) image

One of the culinary wonders of Spain- here is my recipe which may or may not be too authentic... When I was there studying abroad, my spanish host mom showed me how to make it. Unfortunately, I'm not sure where the recipe I wrote went. This is how I make it now, and it turns out pretty great every time! This is the basic recipe- to this you can add meat (like sausage) veggies (like spinach) or more spices (like oregano and basil).

Provided by Chris Beckstrom

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium potatoes, washed, peeled
4 eggs
1/3 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced (or pressed)
extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Add oil to a medium frying pan (the smaller the easier to flip).
  • Dice the potatoes into small digit-sized pieces.
  • Fry the potatoes, garlic, and onions until they are tender and translucent, respectively.
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl, scramble them.
  • Add the cooked potatoes/onions to the eggs.
  • Mix, add your spices of choice.
  • Heat the frying pan until it's super hot (with plenty of oil- probably more than you think).
  • Add the potato/egg mixture into the pan in a quick motion.
  • About 5 seconds later, turn down the heat to medium (you don't want it to burn, just make a nice little crust).
  • Cook for 10 minutes or until you smell burning, make sure that the tortilla can move in the pan and is not stuck on the bottom
  • THE FUN PART: take a plate that's wider than the pan, place it on top of the pan.
  • Put one hand (with a glove) on the plate.
  • Use the other hand to grab the pan and with one swift motion, flip the pan so the plate ends up on the bottom and the tortilla on the plate.
  • Add more oil to the pan, put the half cooked tortilla back in- this time you'll cook the bottom.
  • Cook for 3-5 more minutes.
  • Cut like a pizza, serve hot, cold or room temperature (great with mayonnaise).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 56.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.2

TORTILLA DE PATATAS. ( SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE)



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The "secret" ingredient here is the baking powder, as that will make it rise. Normally we use left over chips for this omelette and you can add sausasges, mushrooms or even chicken. Use whatever leftovers you have in your fridge. This is eaten hot or cold. Nice either way. If you dont have any left over chips, just fry some and use.

Provided by Jane Gib

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 potatoes
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
salt and pepper
oil (for frying)

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.

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