Development Environment – Not for production use
My Meal Map
Login

Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 35 mins

A classic Spanish omelette made with tender potatoes, softly cooked onions, and perfectly set eggs. Simple ingredients, timeless technique, and unbeatable comfort — great hot or cold.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 600g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely sliced (optional but traditional)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 150ml olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

0 / 15 completed

  1. Step 1

    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Potatoes

0 of 3 completed

In progress
  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the sliced potatoes and onion with a generous pinch of salt.

  3. Step 4

    Cook gently for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned.

Prepare the Eggs

0 of 4 completed

In progress
  1. Step 5

    Beat the eggs in a large bowl with a pinch of salt.

  2. Step 6

    Drain the potatoes and onion, reserving a little oil.

  3. Step 7

    Add the warm potatoes to the eggs and gently mix.

  4. Step 8

    Rest the mixture for 5 minutes.

Cook the Tortilla

0 of 3 completed

In progress
  1. Step 9

    Heat a little reserved oil in the pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 10

    Pour in the egg and potato mixture and spread evenly.

  3. Step 11

    Cook for 4–5 minutes until the base is set but the top is still slightly runny.

Flip with Confidence

0 of 2 completed

In progress
  1. Step 12

    Place a large plate over the pan and carefully flip the tortilla onto it.

  2. Step 13

    Slide it back into the pan to cook the other side for 2–3 minutes.

Rest & Serve

0 of 2 completed

In progress
  1. Step 14

    Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  2. Step 15

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Feeling Lucky?