The Spanish tortilla, also known as tortilla de patatas, is a traditional Spanish dish made with potatoes, onions, and eggs. It is a savory and versatile dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold, at any time of the day. This article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect tortilla de patata and how you can customize it to suit your taste preferences or dietary restrictions. We will explore different cooking techniques, including traditional pan-frying, baking, and the use of air fryers, to help you achieve the ideal texture and flavor. Let's dive into the world of Spanish tortilla and discover all the secrets of this culinary treasure.
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TORTILLA DE PATATA (SPANISH TORTILLA)
This is a fine Spanish potluck dish that can be served hot or cold, is inexpensive, delicious, and easy to pack. Hope there will be leftovers to take home, but don't count on it.
Provided by MONICA SELF
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Frittata Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so. Drain, pat dry, and season with salt.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute bell pepper, poblano pepper, and onion in butter until soft. Remove from pan, and set aside. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and bacon fat in pan, and fry the potatoes until crisp and medium brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Arrange the potatoes in a lightly-buttered, non-stick pan, preferably a deep, slope-sided skillet. Arrange the onions and peppers over the potatoes, and then spread cheese over the top. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with water, parsley, and salt and pepper; pour the mixture over the potatoes. Put the skillet in a larger pan with a half inch of water in it.
- Bake in preheated oven until eggs set, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the tortilla, let cool, and loosen edges from the pan. Put a serving plate over the skillet, and flip the tortilla over onto the plate. Cut into small pie-shape wedges. Refrigerate until ready to serve; reheat if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 146.5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 260.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
TORTILLA DE PATATAS RECIPE
Potatoes are one of the ingredients most loved by all people, it doesn't matter if they are great cooks or not, you can't go wrong if you use potatoes. Andalusians understand that very well since every recipe with potatoes they make is a success. One of them is the Spanish omelette, which has been the protagonist of Spanish cuisine for years.
Provided by Paulina
Categories Breakfast Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and cut the onion. The size depends on how you like it, I recommend making julienne cuts. Put it in a pan with olive oil and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown (do not let it caramelize).
- In the meantime wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into irregular cubes although you can also cut them in the way that seems most comfortable (slices, stick, etc.)
- In another pan, put enough oil to cover the potatoes and fry them. This will help you cook evenly and not be hard when you want to make the tortilla. Fry until soft but without getting toasted on the outside.
- When the onions are ready, take them to a bowl. When the potatoes are ready, pat them dry with absorbent paper to remove the excess oil and take it to the same bowl with the onions.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper, just enough so that they become a homogeneous mixture.
- Now take a pan (about 24 cm in diameter) and heat a little oil (a couple of tablespoons is enough). Put the potatoes and onions, spread them well and add the egg mixture.
- Cook for a few minutes over medium heat until the egg is cooked. Halfway through make sure to flip the tortilla, something you can do with the help of a plate, to make sure everything cooks evenly and nothing burns.
- Once everything is cooked and has a golden color, you can serve it warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 164 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 847 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar
SPANISH OMELET/TORTILLA DE PATATA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: onion, potatoes, olive oil, eggs, salt
Provided by Dhruv Vohra
Categories Breakfast
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 5
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 TORTILLA
Make a classic Spanish omelette filled with pan-fried potatoes and onion. It makes a delicious light vegetarian meal or an easy tapas dish
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put a large non-stick frying pan on a low heat. Cook the onion slowly in the oil and butter until soft but not brown - this should take about 15 mins. Meanwhile, peel the tomatoes (if using) by scoring the skins with a cross, putting them in a bowl and pouring over just-boiled water. Drain the water after 2-3 mins and the skins will peel away easily. You can then coarsely grate them.
- Add the potatoes to the pan, then cover and cook for a further 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally to make sure they fry evenly. When the potatoes are soft and the onion is shiny, crush 2 garlic cloves and stir in, followed by the beaten eggs.
- Put the lid back on the pan and leave the tortilla to cook gently. After 20 mins, the edges and base should be golden, the top set but the middle still a little wobbly. To turn it over, slide it onto a plate and put another plate on top, turn the whole thing over and slide it back into the pan to finish cooking.
- Once cooked, transfer to a plate and serve the tortilla warm or cold, scattered with the chopped parsley. To accompany the tortilla, take slices of warmed baguette, stab all over with a fork and rub with the remaining garlic, pile on the grated tomatoes and season with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
TORTILLA DE PATATA (SPANISH POTATO OMELET)
There are so many versions of this emblematic tapa that can be found all over Spain. I know, because I eat my own weight in them, wherever I go! Every region and household have their own special way of preparing this dish and it can get quite controversial as to which is the true, authentic Tortilla de Patata in Spain. This is my favorite make-at-home version adapted from many different recipes over the years. Some recipes don't call for onions but I love the sweetness and depth of flavor that caramelized onions give to the dish. It's a stunning but simple combination of flavors and textures. If you have any left over, this tortilla is also fantastic sliced into thin slices and stuffed into a fresh baguette with aioli, a homemade garlic mayonnaise , and some mild, small green peppers, either fried in olive oil, or roasted and peeled and sprinkled with some fine flaked sea salt.
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil to medium-high heat in a 12-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potato slices, season with salt and cook over low and slow heat until the potatoes are softened and lightly golden brown around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes, gently shaking the pan from time to time to prevent the potato slices from sticking. When the potatoes are ready, reserve 2 tablespoons of the olive oil from the skillet (now infused with the flavor of those onions and potatoes) and drain the potatoes in a colander or on a paper towel.
- Beat the eggs with a generous pinch of salt in a large bowl for about 1 minute. Add the drained caramelized potatoes and onions and stir with a fork to lightly break up the potatoes (this will give the finished Tortilla de Patata a wonderful light fluffy texture). Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive oil in the same skillet until very hot. Pour in the egg and potato mixture and cook on one side, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until the underside is set and very lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a plate to cover the pan, carefully invert the omelet onto the plate and then gently slide the omelet back into the pan to cook on the other side until just set and light golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Do not overcook. This Tortilla de Patata is best when barely runny in the very center. Serve immediately with some slices of fresh baguette, or make ahead to serve later in the day at room temperature. Enjoy!
TORTILLA DE PATATAS
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
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
TORTILLA DE PATATA (SPANISH POTATO & ONION OMELET)
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
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. ( SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE)
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
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 potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, are the best choice for tortilla de patata. They hold their shape well when cooked and produce a creamy texture.
- 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. This will prevent them from steaming and becoming soggy.
- Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown: This will give them a nice flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the traditional fat used to cook tortilla de patata. It adds a delicious flavor to the dish.
- Don't flip the tortilla too often: Flipping the tortilla too often can break it up. Flip it only once, when the bottom is golden brown.
- Let the tortilla cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Tortilla de patata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and eggs, and it is also a popular tapas dish. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect tortilla de patata that everyone will love.
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