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Classic Spanish Omelette (Tortilla de Patatas)
Recipe by Spanish Cooking
A traditional Spanish tortilla made with thinly sliced potatoes, sweet onion, and eggs, cooked in extra‑virgin olive oil until golden and creamy inside. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a tapa.
EasySpanishServes 4
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Source Video
28m
Prep
27m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 5m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$6.45
Per serving:$1.61
Critical Success Points
- • Slice potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly.
- • Control oil temperature to avoid burning the potatoes.
- • Drain excess oil before mixing with eggs to prevent a greasy tortilla.
- • Flip the tortilla confidently to keep it intact.
Safety Warnings
- • Olive oil will be very hot; handle the skillet with oven mitts.
- • When flipping, keep your hands away from the steam and hot oil.
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