{"id":54254,"date":"2018-03-19T18:10:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=54254"},"modified":"2025-05-16T03:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:23:54","slug":"cook-tortilla-de-patatas-spanish-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/cook-tortilla-de-patatas-spanish-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Tortilla de Patatas the Spanish Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

Often described as a Spanish version of an omelette or frittata, the tortilla de patatas<\/strong> is a food that many visitors to Spain quickly take a shine to. Made of eggs, potatoes, and plenty of olive oil, this dish is a staple in tapas bars and restaurants across the country. We\u2019ll show you how you can whip up a tortilla de patatas to impress your friends and family.<\/p>\n

This dish can be enjoyed at nearly any time of the day, whether you eat a slice for breakfast or plate some up with a side salad for dinner. Spanish people typical eat it either as a stand-alone slice or incorporated into a sandwich. It\u2019s also a great choice if you\u2019re going out for tapas<\/a>, especially if you\u2019re a vegetarian.<\/p>\n

So, grab your apron and step into the kitchen. We\u2019re going to make a tortilla de patatas!<\/p>\n

\"How<\/h2>\n

How to cook tortilla de patatas: Getting started<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tortilla de patatas has a few simple ingredients, and with a bit of patience you\u2019ll be cooking up a great one. This is one of the most popular and tastiest Spanish foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of the nice things about tortilla de patatas is that you can easily adjust the size of one. Use a small pan and you can make an individual one, or you can decide to make a giant one to share. Some people also make a big one to eat throughout the week, as Spanish tortilla keeps well.<\/p>\n

To whip up your own tortilla de patatas, you probably already have all the equipment in your kitchen. You\u2019ll need a large frying pan, a bowl, a large plate, a spatula or fish slice, a chopping board, a knife, and a potato peeler. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve got the basic recipe down, you can experiment with variations. Try making a small one for just you, or jazz up your tortilla by tossing in a bit of something like spinach, leftover veggies, ham, or peppers. This is a highly adaptable recipe, so feel free to make it your own.<\/p>\n

But before we get to the advanced steps, let\u2019s start with the basics.<\/p>\n

How to cook tortilla de patatas: The ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First step – you\u2019ll need to round up a few ingredients. Chances are good you already have some of these on hand. And, if you don\u2019t, they\u2019re affordable and available just about anywhere.<\/p>\n

Here are the ingredients you need to make tortilla de patatas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Potatoes – 500 grams\/about 1 pound<\/li>\n
  • White onion – 1 large (though you can omit this if you don\u2019t like onions)<\/li>\n
  • Eggs – 6<\/li>\n
  • Olive oil – around 150 milliliters\/10 tablespoons<\/li>\n
  • Optional: Parsley – 3 tablespoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to cook tortilla de patatas: The method<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    First, you\u2019ll need to peel your potatoes. Then, cut them into thick slices. Pat them dry when finished. If you\u2019re using an onion, chop it too.
    \nHeat up a few spoonfuls of your olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Add your potatoes and onions (if using).<\/p>\n

    Turn the heat to low, and gently cook the potatoes and onions until the potatoes are soft. This should take around 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

    Crack your eggs into a bowl and beat them. When your potato and onion mixture is cooked, pour it into the bowl with the eggs. Add salt, pepper, and parsley (if using).<\/p>\n

    Then, transfer the mixture back into the frying pan. Cook for another 20 or so minutes on low heat. Gently shape it with your spatula.<\/p>\n

    When it\u2019s nearly set on top, take your spatula and gently loosen the edges and lift it up a bit. Now, it\u2019s time to flip your tortilla<\/strong>. Get a large plate and flip the frying pan over it to transfer the tortilla to a plate (cooked side up). Gently slide it back into the frying pan (still cooked side up).<\/p>\n

    Cook your tortilla<\/strong> for another few minutes until it\u2019s cooked through. You\u2019re done! Let it cool for about 10 minutes, and then tuck in.<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/h2>\n

    Tips for cooking tortilla de patatas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Patience is key to a great tortilla. Don\u2019t rush to cook it.<\/p>\n

    The trickiest part? Flipping the tortilla. If it\u2019s not coming out of the pan easily, let it cook for a few more minutes.<\/p>\n

    You can enjoy tortilla de patatas either hot or cold. Try it both ways and see which way you like it best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Often described as a Spanish version of an omelette or frittata, the tortilla de patatas is a food that many visitors to Spain quickly take a shine to. Made of eggs, potatoes, and plenty of olive oil, this dish is a staple in tapas bars and restaurants across the country. We\u2019ll show you how you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":54273,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2067,2052],"tags":[1637,1668,1728],"class_list":["post-54254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-espanola","category-spanish-food","tag-spanish-food","tag-spanish-recipes","tag-tapas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/124"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54254"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54278,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54254\/revisions\/54278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}