Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola
Spaniards love their food! In fact, the typical Spaniard probably puts away more food than any one of us in the USA. One of the most popular Spanish meal is Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola. It is also called Tortilla de Patata or Potato Omelet. Bars and cafés serve it as a tapa or appetizer. Because it is easy to transport, the Spanish make bocadillos or sandwiches by placing a piece between two pieces of a baguette. There are lots of variations of tortillas or omelets. To make tortilla you need just about a half an hour.
Ingredients:
- 6-7 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 5-6 large eggs
- 2-3 cups of olive oil for pan frying
- Salt to taste
Posible Variations
You can prepare possible variations using green pepper, chorizo or ham.
