Spanish Omelette

Tortilla Española

The tortilla española is Spain's most ubiquitous dish, found in every bar, cafe, and kitchen across the country at any hour of the day. This deceptively simple creation of eggs and potatoes slowly cooked in olive oil has sparked one of Spain's most passionate culinary debates: whether it should include onion (con cebolla) or not (sin cebolla). The perfect tortilla has a golden exterior and a slightly creamy, custardy interior -- a texture the Spanish call 'jugosa' -- and mastering this balance is considered a mark of a true Spanish cook.