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    Home » Recipes » Omelette » Spanish Omelette

    Spanish Omelette Recipe

    Published: March 5, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: September 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Spanish Omelette is a rich, crispy, and filling egg dish. it is usually made with eggs, onion, potatoes, basic seasonings, and oil. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Spanish Omelette with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the process simple and clear. This homemade Spanish Omelette is one of the best omelette dishes that can be served for a quick snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner, or as a party appetizer.

    Spanish Omelette served in a plate
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    • What is a Spanish Omelette?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Spanish Omelette?
    • Tips
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Spanish Omelette Recipe video
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    • FAQ

    What is a Spanish Omelette?

    Spanish Omelette is a rich, crispy, and delicious Spanish dish. It is usually made with fried or roasted potatoes, onions, and eggs. It is one of the authentic dishes of Spain that is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks.

    The onions and potatoes added to the egg make this omelet different from others. Not unique but it is also a filling meal. This dish is so versatile and it can be a perfect treat for your kids. And it is also one of the popular appetizers on the Tapas menu of Spanish parties.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Spanish Omelette are basic things that should be easily available in most food supermarkets around. So let's check out what are they below.

    Spanish Omelette ingredients on a table
    • Egg - I have used organic brown eggs here and you can also use any types of eggs thats handy to you
    • Onion - Yellow onions gives sweet and savory taste to the dish
    • Potato - I have used Kennebec potatoes here but feel free to use any variety of potatoes thats handy to you
    • Seasonings - Chili flakes, pepper powder and salt for seasoning the eggs
    • Cilantro - Fresh coriander or cilantro leaves gives fresh aroma and taste
    • Oil - For frying

    How to make Spanish Omelette?

    The recipe I have shared here is an easy way to make Spanish Omelette with onion and potatoes. The quantity yield 3 to 4 servings in under 30 minutes.

    Spanish Omelette served in a plate

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Fry the Onion and Potatoes - In a pan with medium heat, pour ¼ cup of oil and allow it to warm up. Once the oil reaches moderate heat, add in the onion and potatoes. Stir and fry them until it turns soft
    • Drain and Reserve - Remove the onions and potatoes from the oil and reserve them for later use. You can store the leftover oil once it cools down in a closed container and uses it for later use
    • Whisk the Eggs - In a bowl, crack open the eggs and add salt, chili flakes, and black pepper powder. Beat until the eggs turn frothy
    • Add in the Onion and Potatoes -Add in the fried onions, potatoes, coriander leaves and give a good mix
    • Rest the Mixture -Close the bowl with a lid and allow it to rest for 15 minutes. Open the lid and now the egg mixture would have turned thick which delivers a perfect omelet
    • Pour the Egg Mixture - In a pan with medium heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and pour in the beaten egg mixture. Cook until it sets on the edges
    • Lift the Edges - Gently lift the edges of the egg with spatula to make sure the egg is not sticking to the bottom
    • Invert the Egg - Close the pan with a plate and with your hand holding the plate, invert the pan. Make sure to use a plate that fits the circumference of the pan (please refer to the picture). The running side of the egg will be facing downwards and we will be cooking it in the pan again
    • Slide in the Egg Again -Gently slide the egg into the pan and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes. And then flip it and remove it from heat. Now the delicious Spanish Omelette is ready for you to taste and enjoy
    • Serve - Serve this filling Spanish Omelette as a breakfast, or enjoy it as a snack for a picnic, get-together, or a traditional tapas (appetizer) for a Spanish party

    Tips

    • Onion and Potato - Caramelising the onion and potato in the oil gives thee unique sweet and savory taste and flavor to your dish
    • Resting the Egg Mixture - Make sure to rest the egg mixture for at least 15 minutes after adding the fried onion and potato to the beaten eggs. This helps the mixture to turn thick
    • Flipping - Spanish Omelets are usually flipped using a round plate and then slide again to the pan to cook the runny egg side. Make sure to use the plate that fits your pan to avoid spilling the eggs
    • Serving - Serve this healthy and filling dish hot or cold as a breakfast, or as a snack for an evening, picnic, or a get-together

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store this for up to a day in the refrigerator in a closed container.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Spanish Omelette hot or cold for breakfast, snack for evening, picnic, or get-together party.

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    Spanish Omelette Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Spanish Omelette Recipe video below that I hope will help you to make an easy Spanish-style appetizer at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.

    📖 Recipe

    Spanish Omelette served in a plate

    Spanish Omelette

    Spanish Omelette is a rich, crispy, and filling egg dish. It is usually made with eggs, onion, potatoes, basic seasonings, and oil. This homemade Spanish Omelette is one of the best omelette dishes that can be served for a quick snack, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or as a party appetizer.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Spanish
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 10 mins
    Adjust 4 serving

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 Egg
    • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder, black
    • Salt, as needed
    • ¼ cup Onion, sliced
    • ¼ cup Potatoes, chopped
    • ¼ cup Oil
    • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
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    Instructions
     

    To fry the Onion and Potato

    • In a pan with medium heat, pour ¼ cup of oil and allow it to warm up. Once the oil reaches moderate heat, add in the onion and potatoes
      onion and potatoes frying in oil
    • Stir and fry them until it turns soft
      crispy onion and potatoes in a pan
    • Remove the onions and potatoes from the oil and reserve them for later use. You can store the leftover oil once it cools down in a closed container and uses it for later use
      fried onions and potatoes in a plate

    To Beat the Eggs

    • In a bowl, crack open the eggs and add salt, chili flakes, and black pepper powder
      eggs with seasoning in a bowl
    • Beat until the eggs turn frothy
      beaten eggs in a bowl
    • Add in the fried onions, potatoes, coriander leaves and give a good mix
      onion, potatoes and cilantro in egg mixture
    • Close the bowl with a lid and allow it to rest for 15 minutes
      egg mixture is closed with lid to rest
    • Open the lid and now the egg mixture would have turned thick which delivers a perfect omelet
      Thick onion potato egg mixture

    To make Spanish Omelette

    • In a pan with medium heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and pour in the beaten egg mixture. Spread the mixture evenly which helps the egg to cook evenly. Cook until it sets on the edges
      Egg mixture in a pan
    • Gently lift the edges with the spatula on all the sides to make sure the egg is not sticking to the bottom
      lifting the edges of the egg
    • Close the pan with a plate and with your hand holding the plate, invert the pan. Make sure to use a plate that fits the circumference of the pan (please refer to the picture)
      flipping the egg with plate
    • The running side of the egg will be facing downwards and it should be cooked in the pan again
      Flipped Egg in a plate
    • Gently slide the egg into the pan and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes. Once it has been done, flip it and remove it from heat. Now the delicious Spanish Omelette is ready for you to taste and enjoy
      Spanish omelette in a pan

    To Serve

    • Serve this filling Spanish Omelette as a breakfast, or enjoy it as a snack for a picnic, get-together, or a traditional tapas (appetizer) for a Spanish party
      Spanish Omelette is served in a plate

    Video

    Notes

    1. Onion and Potato - Caramelising the onion and potato in the oil gives thee unique sweet and savory taste and flavor to your dish
    2. Resting the Egg Mixture - Make sure to rest the egg mixture for at least 15 minutes after adding the fried onion and potato to the beaten eggs. This helps the mixture to turn thick
    3. Flipping - Spanish Omelets are usually flipped using a round plate to cook the runny egg side. Make sure to use the plate that fits your pan to avoid spilling the eggs
    4. Serving - Serve this healthy and filling dish hot or cold as a breakfast, or as a snack for an evening, picnic, or a get-together

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 608IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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    FAQ

    What is a Spanish Omelette?

    Spanish Omelette is a rich, crispy, and delicious Spanish dish. It is usually made with fried potatoes, onions, and eggs. It is one of the authentic dishes of Spain that is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks.

    Can I add more potatoes to this Omelet?

    Yes, you can add half a cup instead of ¼ cup for 4 eggs.

    How to flip the Spanish Omelet?

    Spanish Omelets are usually flipped using a round plate and then slide again to the pan to cook the runny egg side. Make sure to use the plate that fits your pan to avoid spilling of the eggs.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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