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Spanish Tortilla

Spanish Tortilla is a classic Spanish main 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 (sliced thin), Onion (thinly sliced), Eggs and Olive oil (nearly all of it goes back in the bottle), 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, Spanish Tortilla 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 Fabada Asturiana.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 15 minCook: 35 minServes 4

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Ingredients

  • Potatoes (sliced thin)600 g
  • Onion (thinly sliced)1 piece
  • Eggs6 pieces
  • Olive oil (nearly all of it goes back in the bottle)400 ml
  • SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1🔪 Prep

Heat the oil in a deep pan until it is warm rather than hot — a slice of potato dropped in should sigh, not crackle. Add the potato and onion and salt them.

Step 2🔪 Prep

Poach for twenty minutes, turning gently now and then. It is ready when a slice breaks easily against the side of the pan. Drain through a colander, keeping the potato.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and fold the warm potato through them. Let it sit for ten minutes: the potato gives up starch and the tortilla holds together for it.

Step 4

In a 24 cm pan with a spoon of oil, pour the mixture in and cook over medium heat for four minutes, easing the edges towards the middle with a spatula.

Step 5

Cover with a plate, flip in one movement and slide it back raw side down. Three minutes more leaves the centre slightly loose, which is how it should be.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Spanish Tortilla 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 (sliced thin) 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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