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Tortilla Espanola Recipe (Spanish Potato Omelet)

It’s really quite hard not to love a good omelette. The delicious, buttery, and creamy egg, paired alongside a filling of your choice, makes for a dish truly memorable. It’s no wonder that in many hotels and resort breakfast buffets, the omelette station is the place to be. With something for everyone, omelettes make for…

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It’s really quite hard not to love a good omelette. The delicious, buttery, and creamy egg, paired alongside a filling of your choice, makes for a dish truly memorable. It’s no wonder that in many hotels and resort breakfast buffets, the omelette station is the place to be. With something for everyone, omelettes make for the best breakfast. And in my personal opinion, there’s no better way to start your day than with a nice plate of tortilla espanola.

Tortilla Espanola

What is Tortilla Espanola?

Tortilla Espanola –– or, as others may know it, Spanish Omelette –– is an egg dish you cook with a yummy potato filling. This omelette is as yummy as it gets, with the two main components being as delicious as they are. A signature dish in Spanish cuisine, many enjoy tortilla espanola as a tapa –– not the savory beef we know in Filipino cuisine, but rather the Spanish word for snack or appetizer. But this delicious omelette works as more than just a starter! With filling potatoes inside, it makes just as good and delicious a breakfast, too –– especially when you pair it with a nice cup of rice, either white or garlic.

An Ode to Omelettes

The first appearance of tortilla espanola in history was in 1817, and since then its popularity has grown in many Spanish-influenced countries around the world. The omelette itself, however, is known to have roots in Ancient Persia –– even if the name itself has French origins! Omelettes have taken a different name and even appearance across the globe; here are some examples of what it looks like in Filipino cuisine.

Tortilla de Patatas
  • Tortang Talong

Of course, one of the most classic Filipino renditions of omelette is the ever popular tortang talong. Also known as eggplant omelette, this dish combines the healthy and delicious eggplant with everything we love about eggs! The beautiful thing about a tortang talong isn’t only that it makes eating vegetables taste so good for kids. It’s also incredibly easy to make! Your delicious lunch can be ready in less than 30 minutes with this foolproof recipe. Don’t forget to add your ketchup on the side!

  • Tortang Giniling

Tortang Giniling, or ground meat omelette, is another one of those dishes that can so easily bring you back to your younger years. A bite of this omelette is sure to be chock full of memories of you eating this at home with your loved ones when you were younger. A delicious and easily accessible treat is what awaits you when you take a bite of this omelette. Plus, like any other torta, you’re free to add or subtract as many ingredients as you wish! There’s an omelette for everyone, after all.

How to Make Tortilla Espanola

Making omelettes is easy; we all know that much. But did you know that this tortilla espanola is so easy, you can make it in under 20 minutes? Here’s how:

To begin, peel and slice 5 medium potatoes, then dice a medium yellow onion. Combine these pieces together in a large bowl, then add a teaspoon of salt. Mix these ingredients thoroughly before setting it aside, and heating 2 cups of olive oil in a pot.

Omelet with Potato

When your oil is hot enough, the next step is to fry the potatoes and onions on medium heat. This should take about 7 to 10 minutes. It’s important to remember to keep the heat on medium, as the goal isn’t to brown our potatoes –– only to cook them ever so slightly. Afterwards, remove the potatoes from the cooking pot and drain the excess oil, before letting it cool down for a few minutes.

Meanwhile, beat 6 raw eggs and add in half a teaspoon of salt, then whisk them together. Take your cooked potatoes and put them into the mixture, stirring it to distribute evenly. The next step in your tortilla espanola is to heat oil in an 8 to 10 inch non-stick pan; you can use the same oil from earlier. Once your oil is hot enough, add in your tortilla espanola mix, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. You’ll want to keep your tortilla on a low to medium heat, so as not to overcook your eggs! After all, omelettes are best fluffy; wouldn’t you agree? Be sure to check it manually as well, to prevent burning your tortilla espanola.

Now is the time to flip the omelette; do so by placing a wide plate on top of the pan and turn the pan over in a way that the plate catches the omelette. Place the pan back on the stove, then gently push the omelette back onto the pan, and cook for about the same time. Be sure to check on your tortilla espanola once in a while again!

When you’re done fully cooking your omelette, turn the heat off the stove. Transfer your tortilla espanola to a serving plate, alongside some rice or toast and ketchup on the side. Your dish is ready!

Tortilla Espanola Recipe

Enjoy your yummy breakfast (or breakfast for dinner)! Let us know what you think of this wonderful tortilla espanola. 

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Tortilla Espanola

Tortilla Espanola

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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 5 pieces potato peeled and sliced
  • 1 piece yellow onion diced
  • 6 pieces eggs
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix potatoes and onion in a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt then mix thoroughly until well distributed. Set aside.
  • Heat a cooking pot and pour-in olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot enough, fry the potatoes and onion using medium heat. This should take between 7 to 10 minutes. Do not brown the potatoes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the cooking pot, turn off heat, and then drain excess oil. Let the fried potatoes cool for a few minutes.
  • Combine the remaining salt with the eggs then beat.
  • Add the cooked potato in the beaten egg mixture then stir to distribute.
  • Heat an 8 to 10 inches non-stick pan and pour-in about 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil. You may utilize the olive oil used to fry the potatoes.
  • When the oil is hot enough, pour-in the eggs and potato mixture. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes in low to medium heat. Cooking time may vary, it is recommended to manually check the omelet to prevent burns.
  • Flip the omelet by placing a wide plate on top of the pan and turn the pan over in a way that the plate catches the omelet.
  • Place the pan back on the stove and gently push the omelet from the plate to the pan. Cook until the other side is done.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g Calories: 968kcal (48%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 108g (166%) Saturated Fat: 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g Monounsaturated Fat: 79g Cholesterol: 6mg (2%) Sodium: 877mg (37%) Potassium: 43mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 9IU Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 9mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. Ailleen says

    Posted on 8/18/10 at 5:10 am

    na try kuna to pla, iba nga lang tawag namin, favorate anak ko to..

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  2. narita says

    Posted on 8/13/10 at 10:39 pm

    gud day to u Mr. Panlasang Pinoy. Im 1 of the million fans of ur website. Everyday i log on just to check if u hav a new recipe and every recipe i try here in my work. even my old woman loves ur dishes. Sir if its possible to request u to post on how to make a UBE ROLL. i love cakes n share to my frens wen theres a party of gathering. I already tryed ur BRASO DE MERCEDES and my frens taste it n they loved it. So sir pls post the UBE ROLL. thnx a lot na more power.

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  3. ben says

    Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:05 pm

    hindi ba kapareho ng denver omelette din to? just asking -- kasi may halong chopped ham, onions, & kamatis din,e. kadalasan, hinahaluan ko din ng chopped green/red bell pepper.

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  4. des says

    Posted on 8/12/10 at 1:41 am

    tortilla de patata is one of my favs here in spain.. so glad to see the recipe here ^^ weeeeeeeeeeeee thank u and keep the recipes coming~!! God Bless!

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