World Flavors Cookbook

Tortilla Española con Chorizo

The classic potato omelette elevated with sliced chorizo — a heartier tapa that fills any bar counter in Spain.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 150g chorizo, sliced
• 100ml olive oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil and slowly fry potatoes and onion until soft, 15-20 minutes.
2. Add chorizo slices and cook 3 minutes.
3. Beat eggs with salt. Drain potatoes and chorizo, reserving oil. Add to eggs.
4. Heat 2 tbsp reserved oil in a clean pan. Pour in egg mixture.
5. Cook on low until mostly set. Flip using a plate.
6. Slide back into pan. Cook 3 more minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.