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Spanish omelette, original recipe

Tortilla de patatas, the original recipe

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The classic Spanish tortilla: potatoes cooked in olive oil, eggs seasoned with salt, and cooked in two stages in a cast-iron frying pan.

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Recipe from Schnobby, Klaus Eifert, Prog and 1 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This tortilla is the basic version of the Spanish apple omelette. It only requires four ingredients: apples, eggs, olive oil, and salt.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Calories615 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodCooking in a cast iron skillet
  • Estimated cost$6.37 $1.59 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.77
  • $2.39
  • $2.13
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a heavy cast-iron skillet, heat 100 ml of olive oil. Add the peeled and thinly sliced apples, then season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Turn the potatoes over once, then cook them over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain off any excess oil.
  3. Whisk the eggs with the remaining salt, then gently mix them with the chopped apples, outside of the frying pan. Let it rest for a moment.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in a cast-iron skillet, then pour in the mixture and spread it evenly.
  5. Let it sit for a few minutes, then flip it over using a plate, and let the other side do the same. ≈ 3 min
  6. The tortilla should be lightly golden on the outside. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Tortilla de patatas, the original recipe

  • 150 ml of olive oil$1.77
  • 6 eggs$2.39
  • 1 kg of ground apples$2.13
  • 2 tablespoons of salt$0.08

Total$6.37

that's $1.59 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Nutrition per serving

Calories615 kcal
Fat42.1 g
Saturated fat7.3 g
Carbohydrates40.5 g
Sugars2 g
Fiber5.5 g
Protein14.7 g
Salt0.23 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 150 ml of olive oil
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 kg of ground apples
  • 2 tablespoons of salt

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