{"id":2144,"date":"2026-03-21T13:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/?p=2144"},"modified":"2026-03-21T22:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:00:31","slug":"tortilla-de-patatas-the-ultimate-spanish-omelet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/tortilla-de-patatas-the-ultimate-spanish-omelet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tortilla de Patatas – The Ultimate Spanish Omelet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve never tried a traditional Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas), you\u2019re missing out on the ultimate comfort food. It\u2019s cheap, incredibly filling, and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a reason you\u2019ll find a Tortilla de Patatas in almost every bar across Spain. It\u2019s simple, rustic, and perfectly captures the Mediterranean spirit. I\u2019ve adapted this classic recipe to be easy enough for a busy weeknight but tasty enough for a weekend gathering with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you serve it hot for dinner or cold as a tapas-style snack, it\u2019s a total crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs)<\/strong> Potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1<\/strong> Large onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10<\/strong> Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 200 ml<\/strong> Olive oil (traditional) or a mix of oil and lard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt & Pepper<\/strong> to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Prep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Prep the Veggies:<\/strong> Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds (about 2\u20133mm thick). Slice the onion into thin strips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The “Slow Fry”:<\/strong> Heat the oil in a deep, non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the potatoes and onions for about 20 minutes<\/strong>. You aren’t looking for a deep-fry crunch; you want them tender and slightly caramelized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The Egg Bath:<\/strong> While the veggies cook, whisk the eggs in a large bowl with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. The Merge:<\/strong> Once the potatoes are soft, drain the excess oil (save it for later\u2014it\u2019s flavor gold). Add the potato-onion mix into the bowl of eggs and stir gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. The Cook:<\/strong> Pour the mixture back into the pan over low-medium heat. Let it set for 5-10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. The Flip (The Pro Move):<\/strong> Use a flat lid or a large plate to cover the pan. Swiftly flip the omelet onto the plate, then slide it back into the pan to cook the other side for another 2\u20133 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Serve Tortilla de patatas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      In Spain, this is the queen of Tapas<\/strong>. For an authentic experience, slice it into bite-sized squares, stick a toothpick in each, and serve it alongside cold drinks and good company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Tip:<\/strong> Some people prefer it at room temperature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The “Montadito” Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If you want to serve these as individual snacks, try placing a square of the tortilla on top of a small slice of crusty baguette<\/strong>. Top it with a piece of serrano ham or a pickled green pepper (guindilla) held in place with a toothpick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fun fact:<\/strong> in the Canary islands they call the potatoes papas (instead of patatas), so they call this the tortilla de papas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve never tried a traditional Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas), you\u2019re missing out on the ultimate comfort food. It\u2019s cheap, incredibly filling, and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. There\u2019s a reason you\u2019ll find a Tortilla de Patatas in almost every bar across Spain. It\u2019s simple, rustic, and perfectly captures the […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-recipe.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[426,489],"tags":[372],"ingredient":[50,307,279],"diet":[],"class_list":["post-2144","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appetizers-snacks","category-spanish-cuisine","tag-affordable-food","ingredient-eggs-en","ingredient-onion","ingredient-potato"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2144"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2152,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2144\/revisions\/2152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2144"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2144"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2144"},{"taxonomy":"ingredient","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredient?post=2144"},{"taxonomy":"diet","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/resabi.com\/kitchen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/diet?post=2144"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}