Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española

A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza. The following recipe makes a 10-inch (25 cm) omelette that will feed from one to four persons.

Easy
🥘 Spanish
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 tbsp minced garlic

2

About ¼ cup + 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil

3

6 medium potatoes

4

1 white onion

5

6 eggs

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until garlic is browned.

2

Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).

3

Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.

4

Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons oil.

5

Beat eggs in a separate bowl.

6

Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.

15 minutes

7

Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original 10-inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.

8

Add egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to frying pan; fry, lifting up edges of tortilla española to allow uncooked egg to run underneath and cook.

9

Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, etc., are all very good choices.