Spanish omelette

Spanish omelette
Alternative namesTortilla de patatas
Tortilla de papas
Tortilla española
Spanish tortilla
Potato omelete
CourseTapas, appetizer or main course
Place of originSpain
Serving temperatureEither warm or room temperature
Main ingredientsEgg, potatoes, vegetable oil
VariationsOften includes onion

Spanish omelette[1] or Spanish tortilla[2] is a traditional dish from Spain. It is celebrated as one of the most popular dishes of the Spanish cuisine.[3] It is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, usually including onion. It is often served at room temperature as a tapa.

It is commonly known in Spanish-speaking countries as tortilla de patatas, tortilla de papas, or tortilla española.

  1. ^ "Real Spanish omelette". Bbcgoodfood.com. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Spanish Tortilla". Food Network. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  3. ^ Reyes Baztán 2021, pp. 152–153.