Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española)
A classic and hearty Spanish omelette made with potatoes, onions, and eggs cooked in olive oil.
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Ingredients · 6
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Main Ingredients
- Potatothinly sliced500 g
- Egg6
- Onionthinly sliced1
- Olive Oil1 cup
Seasonings
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
Method · 6 steps
- 1
Slice the potatoes and onions thinly. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the potatoes and onions. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- 2
Transfer the cooked potatoes and onions to a bowl, draining the oil with a slotted spoon. Discard the excess oil from the pan.
- 3
Whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Add the drained potatoes and onions to the egg mixture and mix well.
- 4
Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same pan and heat it. Pour the mixture into the pan and cook over medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes until the edges start to set.
- 5
Using a spatula, loosen the edges of the omelette from the pan. Cover with a plate and quickly flip the omelette onto the plate. Slide the omelette back into the pan to cook the other side for 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Slice and serve hot or warm.






