Classic Spanish Tortilla

From ordinary products, for breakfast or dinner for the whole family! The classic tortilla is the hallmark of Spanish cuisine. In fact, it's just an omelet without milk with vegetables, and the proportion of vegetables usually exceeds the number of eggs. This dish turns out to be more satisfying and nutritious than a regular omelet.
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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 20 % 5 g
Fats 32 % 8 g
Carbohydrates 48 % 12 g
139 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Step-by-step cooking

Cooking time: 45 min
  1. Step 1:

    Step 1.

    How to make a classic Spanish tortilla? Prepare the ingredients. Take medium-sized potatoes, and larger eggs. If you have small ones, then take a larger amount. Wash the vegetables and eggs well and dry them.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2.

    Peel the bell pepper from the seeds and cut into small cubes or straws.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3.

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin circles or semicircles if the potatoes are large.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4.

    In a deep bowl, break the eggs. Add salt, pepper and whisk until smooth. A simple fork will be enough, pomp is not needed for a tortilla.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5.

    Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Put the potatoes in it, add a little salt.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6.

    Mix well so that each potato slice is covered with butter.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7.

    Cover the pan with a lid and put out the potatoes, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8.

    Put the bell pepper and stewed potatoes in the beaten eggs.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9.

    Mix everything carefully, trying to keep the potato slices whole.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10.

    Return the resulting mass to the pan and smooth it out. Simmer for about 5 minutes, separating the edges of the tortilla from the pan with a silicone spatula.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11.

    Then cover the pan again and fry the dish for about 2-3 more minutes.

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12.

    Now you will need to flip the tortilla to the other side. To do this, remove the lid and put a wide dish on top.

  13. Step 13:

    Step 13.

    Firmly pressing the dish, turn the pan over so that the tortilla is on the plate.

  14. Step 14:

    Step 14.

    Pour a little vegetable oil into the pan and return the tortilla to fry on the other side. Cook it for about 5 more minutes.

  15. Step 15:

    Step 15.

    Transfer the finished tortilla to a dish and serve it to the table. That's how it turns out to be beautiful, with a golden crust and interspersed with pieces of Bulgarian pepper. Enjoy your meal!

There is an interesting version of the appearance of the tortilla: when in the 19th century a peasant woman fed the warlord Thomas Sumalacarregui with a dish of eggs and potatoes — this was all that was edible in her house. The general liked the dish so much that he introduced it into the diet of his entire army.

Be sure to wash the eggs before use, as even the seemingly clean shell may contain harmful bacteria. It is best to use food detergents and a brush.

Any oils are useful only until a certain temperature is reached - the point of smoking, at which the oil begins to burn and toxic substances, including carcinogens, are formed in it. How to determine the roasting temperature and choose the best oil for frying, and which is better not to use at all, read here .

Important! An incorrectly selected frying pan can ruin even the best recipe. All the details on how to choose the perfect frying pan for different dishes read here .

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Ripe potatoes - 80   kcal/100g
  • Baked potatoes - 70   kcal/100g
  • Mashed potatoes - 380   kcal/100g
  • Boiled potatoes - 82   kcal/100g
  • Potatoes in uniform - 74   kcal/100g
  • Fried potatoes - 192   kcal/100g
  • Chicken egg - 157   kcal/100g
  • Egg white - 45   kcal/100g
  • Egg powder - 542   kcal/100g
  • Egg yolk - 352   kcal/100g
  • Ostrich egg - 118   kcal/100g
  • Sweet pepper - 27   kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255   kcal/100g
  • Vegetable oil - 873   kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0   kcal/100g

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