Tortilla Española
A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- About ¼ cup + 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 white onion
- 6 eggs
Instructions
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1Heat the garlic and a small amount of oil in a 10-inch frying pan until garlic is browned.
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2Add the rest of the oil and heat to about 375°F (200°C).
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3Cube or slice the potatoes and coarsely chop the onion; add to hot oil and fry until brown.
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4Strain the potatoes, onions, and garlic and reserve about 2 tablespoons oil.
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5Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
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6Add potatoes, onions, and garlic to beaten eggs and allow to sit for about 15 minutes.
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7Put reserved tablespoons of oil in original 10-inch frying pan and place over low-medium heat.
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8Add egg/potato/onion/garlic mixture to frying pan; fry, lifting up edges of tortilla española to allow uncooked egg to run underneath and cook.
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9Serve after cooked as a pizza with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, etc., are all very good choices.
- Category
- Breakfast
- Method
- Frying
- Cuisine
- Spanish
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 28, 2026