OK So we are still in Spain ..I mean virtually of course (and how unfortunate that is…wish I could be there in person too!). Anyways, I posted the incredibly delicious Paella recipe last week along with my friend Angela’s equally delicious ‘citrusy flan’ recipe. And now this week I wanted to explore Spanish cuisine some more so decided to try making ‘Tortilla Española’, which is an omelette made with potatoes and where the potato takes more of ‘center stage’ than the egg. As I understand, ‘Tortilla española’ exists in almost every nook and corner of Spain: it is served as fancy ‘tapas’ in city restaurants; as a filling for bocadillos (sandwiches) as street food; or even as ‘dinner’ in most homes served with bread and salad. Unlike most omelets, a tortilla Española is served at room temperature.
I again went back to my book,Savoring Spain and Portugal by Joyce Goldstein to get the basic recipe. The recipe is simple except for the last step when you need to carefully flip the omelet from the pan onto a plate and then slide back onto the pan. I managed ok except for a slight spillage of the egg mixture onto the sides of my pan and the stove. We also had this as dinner along with a light salad. The kids loved it and I think it is also a great ‘in between meals’ snack recipe to feed your hungry kids!:)
I am bringing this simple and yet so comforting and versatile ‘Tortilla Española’ to Angies’s Fiesta Friday this week.
[…] The family has enjoyed and appreciated every single one of the dishes made – Paella, flan, tortilla omelet, sizzling shrimp, chicken croquettes and apple fritters! I have posted the first 4 recipes and the […]
Have been meaning to try Frittata for a long long time, but I think I will try this first!
Oooooooooooo…. How did I miss this one?
Yes do try it Aruna. You may want to add a little chili powder or green chillies too if you wish to have it a lil spicy the Indian way 🙂
You are a lady after my heart!
All goodness in one lovely dish! I would have this for a brunch and feel very satisfied!
Yes Sridevi – it is perfect for a brunch. Next time I will probably add in a couple of green chillies or halopenos too to get a kick! 🙂
I usually have this for breakfast when I’m out running errands! There are so many varieties of tortilla here, plain, with onions, with spinach, with crab meat…the list goes on and on! Good job!! I’ve still not mastered it after been living in Spain for almost 2 years!! ??
Wow! You have been living in Spain for 2 yrs! I am so envious! Thanks for mentioning the different varieties – with crab meat sounds really interesting!
Yeah as much as I loved the UK, after almost 13 years there and a stressful job, it was time for a change, so we packed up and moved to Galicia for 9 months where my husband is from and now we are in Bilbao. I have always loved the North & North West of Spain, much more scenic than Southern Spain. Also a lot of areas in the North West, remain tourist free!
Wow sounds so lovely! thanks for sharing your experience and I hope I can meet you someday when I come to Spain! 🙂
Your Tortilla is absolutely divine, I love a Spanish omelette (the real one like this). Thank you for brining to the party.
thanks so much! And you are welcome! 🙂
This is a go to dinner eat in my household. All the yummmmm! 🙂 I reckon tortillas are one of the most handy ingredients to have in the cupboard. Love the idea of this series, looking forward to learning with you. 🙂
thanks Anna! Please feel free to link up or lmk of any other spanish recipes/dishes that you love!
Few ingredients, simplicity and so much taste! Love tortilla! 🙂
yes isn’t it? Somehow if we think about it all comfort foods are really simple recipes! thanks so much!
This looks soooo good!
thanks Lori!
That looks so very delicious Indu! You have me wondering if I have all these ingredients to make this for my lunch today!? Thanks for sharing this fabulous tortilla recipe.
You are welcome Margot. Yeah I hope you do try it! It is a great ‘anytime’ meal recipe! 🙂
Sounds good and it is GF
thanks Betty! yeah do try it.! 🙂
Looks delicious Indu – I love frittatas (which is what I call this). Would you believe I have a special 2-piece pan (Calphalon) than can interlock which makes for turning an omelette very easy. Both pieces can be used as skillets as well.
P.S. See my post Kitchen Gadgets – Frittata Pan!
thanks Judi. A frittata pan sounds like just the right gadget we would need for this recipe! 🙂
I love this recipe, Indu! I went to Spain when I was 19 and I still remember the flavours of this dish. I have often tried to re-create it, but will try your recipe soon. 😀 Thanks for sharing with us!
thanks Julianna. Have you posted your version on your site yet? Let me know so I can link up to it. And so lucky that you got a chance to visit Spain. i am envious 🙂
Hi Indu. No I haven’t posted it, but I will put it on my list for future posts. The list gets longer, the more we blog, doesn’t it? :/
I know I totally understand …I have so many pics on my PC but no time to post! 🙁
Oh yes, love making these for a special breakfast. It serves as a nice quick dinner too when you don’t want to fuss with anything. Love paella too, and I took a private lesson in Madrid to make authentic paella, it was an experience I’ll never forget. They taught me how to make sangria too. Your spanish omelette looks wonderful. It’s great to concentrate on certain cuisines isn’t it?
wow Loretta private cooking lesson in Madrid sounds so wonderful! You are so lucky! And yes that was the idea behind the series – so I can concentrate learning cuisines one at a time. Btw I would love the recipe for your paella too – have you posted it yet? thanks so much!
I have not posted it yet.. but I surely will since you asked. Actually when I returned from Madrid, and after having had that private lesson, I invited my cooking club over and showed them how to make it, so I can easily pull up those pictures and post the recipe. I haven’t made it in sometime, but me thinks Easter might see me making paella again 🙂 You’ve inspired me.
sounds good! If you were closer, i would have joined you! Cooking club sounds like fun! 🙂
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