Best 6 Tortilla De Patata Spanish Potato Omelet Recipes

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Tortilla de patata, also known as Spanish potato omelet, is a traditional and versatile dish that has become a staple in Spanish cuisine. It is a savory combination of eggs, potatoes, and onions, often seasoned with salt and pepper. This simple yet flavorful dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it is a popular choice for tapas or picnics. With its crispy exterior and tender, fluffy interior, tortilla de patata is a beloved dish that showcases the culinary heritage of Spain. Its popularity has spread worldwide, and it can now be found in many restaurants and homes beyond the borders of Spain.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH POTATO OMELET



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 small onions, sliced
5 small Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 large eggs, at room temperature
6 cloves garlic, chopped
6 large pimiento-stuffed olives, thinly sliced or coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
3/4 cup coarsely chopped or crumbled feta (about 3 ounces)
Quick and Easy Romesco Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish
One 15-to-16-ounce bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained, juices reserved
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup Marcona almonds or hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Cook the onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add 2/3 cup water and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Scrape the potato mixture into a large bowl and cool, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Wipe out and reserve the skillet. The potato mixture can be made 6 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature.
  • Combine the eggs, garlic, olives, parsley, thyme and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in another large bowl. Fold in the cheese and the cooled potato mixture.
  • Preheat the broiler. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture, spreading evenly. Cook, uncovered, until the sides are set and the top edge begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Run a flexible heatproof rubber spatula around the sides of the pan to loosen the omelet. Cover tightly; reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the center is almost set, about 5 minutes.
  • Broil the omelet until the top is fully cooked and begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let the omelet rest for 2 minutes. Loosen the omelet again around the sides and underneath as far as possible. Slide the omelet onto a platter and garnish with parsley and thyme sprigs. Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with Quick and Easy Romesco Sauce.
  • Combine the bell peppers, oil, tomato paste, almonds, vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is almost smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, blend in the reserved roasted bell pepper juice, 1 teaspoonful at a time, to thin out the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl. The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

TORTILLA DE PATATA (SPANISH POTATO & ONION OMELET)



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No doubt about it, the Tortilla Espanola or Spanish Omelet is the most commonly served dish in Spain. It is also called Tortilla de Patata or Potato Omelet. Bars and cafés serve it as a tapa or appetizer, but it is often served as a light dinner in Spanish homes. Because it is easy to transport, the Spanish make bocadillos or sandwiches by placing a piece between two pieces of a baguette.

Provided by Helenic Hottie

Categories     Spanish

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 -7 medium potatoes, peeled
1 whole yellow onion
5 -6 large eggs
2 -3 cups olive oil, for pan frying
salt

Steps:

  • Cut the peeled potatoes in half lengthwise. Then, with the flat side on the cutting surface, slice the potato in pieces approximately 1/8" thick. Make sure to separate the pieces that stick together. It is not necessary to slice the potatoes paper thin and it is best not to use a food processor because most will slice the potatoes too thin. If you slice them a bit thick, don't worry - it will simply take a bit longer for them to cook.
  • Peel and chop the onion into 1/4" pieces. Put potatoes and onions into a bowl and mix them together. Salt the mixture.
  • In a large, heavy, non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Drop a single piece of potato into the oil to ensure it is hot enough to fry. Carefully place the potato and onion mixture into the frying pan, spreading them evenly over the surface. The oil should almost cover the potatoes. You may need to turn down the heat slightly, so the potatoes do not burn.
  • Note: If the oil is too hot, the potatoes will brown rapidly on the outside, but still be raw on the inside.
  • Leave in pan until the potatoes are cooked. If you can poke a piece of potato with a spatula and it easily breaks in two, your potatoes are done. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula. Some cooks like to place the potato and onion mixture in a colander for a few minutes to allow more oil to drain. If you do this, place a plate underneath to catch the olive oil and you can use it again.
  • While the mixture is draining, crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat by hand with a whisk or fork. Pour in the potato onion mixture. Mix together with a large spoon.
  • Pour 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil into a small, non-stick frying pan (aprox. 9-10") and heat on medium heat. Be careful not to get the pan too hot because the oil will burn - or the tortilla will! When hot, stir the potato onion mixture once more and "pour" into the pan and spread out evenly. Allow the egg to cook around the edges. Then you can carefully lift up one side of the omelet to check if the egg has slightly "browned." The inside of the mixture should not be completely cooked and the egg will still be runny.
  • When the mixture has browned on the bottom, you are ready to turn it over to cook the other side. Carefully take the frying pan to a sink. Place a large dinner plate (12") upside down over the frying pan. With one hand on the frying pan handle and the other on top of the plate to hold it steady, quickly turn the frying pan over and the omelet will "fall" onto the plate. Place the frying pan back on the range and put just enough oil to cover the bottom and sides of the pan - approximately 1.5 teaspoons Let the pan warm for 30 seconds or so. Now slide the omelet (which is probably still a bit runny), into the frying pan, using a spatula to catch any egg mixture that runs out. Use the spatula to shape the sides of the omelet. Let the omelet cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the tortilla sit in the pan for 2 minutes.
  • Carefully slide the omelet onto a plate! To serve as a main course, slice it into 6-8 pieces like a pie. Serve sliced French bread on the side.
  • If you are serving as an appetizer, slice a baguette into pieces about ½ inch think. Cut the tortilla into 1.5" squares and place a piece on top of each slice of bread.
  • It is simply delicious served with sofrito, fried tomato sauce that is made all over Spain. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, green peppers and olive oil sautéed in a frying pan.

TORTILLA DE PATATAS



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A Spanish omelet made from thinly sliced potatoes and onions, cooked in olive oil, and bound with a simple egg mixture. Good hot or cold as a side dish.

Provided by Heidi Jeseritz

Categories     Omelets

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt, divided
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep stockpot over medium-high heat until almost smoking, 2 to 4 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; they should be mostly covered with oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and maintaining a gentle simmer, until potatoes are just fork-tender, 8 to 12 minutes; do not overcook.
  • Drain potato-onion mixture in a colander; reserve oil for another use or discard. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then taste and season with more salt, if needed.
  • Meanwhile, crack eggs into a large bowl and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; whisk until well beaten. Add potato-onion mixture and toss to coat.
  • Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, then pour in egg-potato mixture. Level it with a spatula and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes. Run a rubber spatula around the outer edges to make sure it's not sticking and to help it form its shape.
  • Once it starts to firm up around the edges and in the center (although it will still be a little runny), place a large plate over the skillet. Flip the omelet onto the plate, then slide it back into the skillet. Use the spatula to help press the edges in and under, to maintain a rounded edge. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, then reduce to low and cook until it feels set in the center and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2 to 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 427.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPANISH OMELET/TORTILLA DE PATATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Spanish Omelet/Tortilla De Patata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, potatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 onion, thinly sliced
3 potatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups olive oil
6 eggs
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat up the olive oil in a really hot pan.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
  • Slice the potatoes into 3-millimeters thick pieces.
  • Fry the vegetables in the olive oil over high heat for 10-15 minutes until they caramelize.
  • Drain the vegetables and save the olive oil for later use.
  • Add 6 eggs to a bowl and whisk. Add the fried vegetables, stir, and leave to set for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a nonstick pan, fry the egg mixture over high heat for 1 minute, then reduce to a low heat for 2-4 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a large plate and carefully turn the omelet out onto the plate.
  • Slide the omelet back into the pan and fry for a further 3-5 minutes over low heat. To check the omelet is cooked, gently press on the centre of the omelet. If the surface springs back, it is ready.
  • Repeat step 8 to remove omelet from the pan.
  • Enjoy!

SPANISH POTATO OMELET



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There's nothing too fancy about this rustic Spanish style omelet, just lots of hearty goodness from crispy fried potatoes and onions. Chopped tomatoes and green onions lend even more flavor and color.

Provided by PATTY5

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup olive oil
½ pound potatoes, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle potatoes lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and crisp.
  • Once the potatoes are golden, stir in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to brown.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs together with salt and pepper. Pour eggs into pan and stir gently to combine. Reduce heat to low and cook until eggs begin to brown on the bottom.
  • Loosen bottom of omelet with a spatula, invert a large plate over the pan, and carefully turn the omelet out onto it. Slide the omelet back into the pan with the uncooked side down. Cook until eggs are set. Garnish omelet with tomato and green onion and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use the right type of potatoes: Firm, waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, are best for tortilla de patatas. They hold their shape well when cooked and won't become mushy.
  • Slice the potatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the potatoes, make sure they are in a single layer in the pan. If they are too crowded, they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown: This will give the tortilla a nice color and flavor.
  • Don't flip the tortilla too soon: Wait until the bottom is golden brown before attempting to flip it. If you flip it too soon, it will likely break.
  • Use a plate to help flip the tortilla: Place a plate over the pan and then carefully flip the tortilla onto the plate. Then, slide the tortilla back into the pan to cook the other side.
  • Serve the tortilla warm or at room temperature: Tortilla de patatas is best served warm or at room temperature. It can be eaten on its own or with a side salad.

Conclusion:

Tortilla de patatas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious tortilla de patatas that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tortilla de patatas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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