Chorizo, Potato & Cheese Omelette
Chorizo, Potato & Cheese Omelette is a classic Spanish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Potatoes, Chorizo, Egg, Parsley and Cheddar Cheese, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Spanish cooking, the dish focuses on steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil.
In authentic Spanish tradition, Chorizo, Potato & Cheese Omelette is best presented served family-style with crusty bread and lemon halves.
If you enjoy authentic Spanish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Arroz Al Horno (Baked Rice).
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Ingredients
- Potatoes1 small
- Olive Oil1 teaspoon
- Chorizo50g
- Egg3
- ParsleyChopped
- Cheddar Cheese25g
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Cook the potato in boiling water for 8-10 mins or until tender.
Drain and allow to steam-dry.
Heat oil in an omelette pan, add chorizo and cook for 2 mins.
Add the potato and cook for a further 5 mins until the potato starts to crisp.
Spoon pan contents out, wipe pan and cook a 2 or 3-egg omelette in the same pan.
When almost cooked, scatter with the chorizo and potato, parsley and cheese.
Fold the omelette in the pan and cook for 1 min more to melt the cheese.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Chorizo, Potato & Cheese Omelette reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Spanish home cooking, steeped in smoky pimentón, delicate saffron, and extra-virgin olive oil. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.
Dietary Substitutions
If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, potatoes can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.
Chef Technique Tips
Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.
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