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July 25, 2026

Spanish omelette or tortilla: Delicious traditional Spanish recipe

Get ready to master the Spanish tortilla, also known as a tortilla, with this easy-to-follow recipe. Including detailed instructions and photos for each step of the process. You’ll be a master of the dreaded omelette twist on your first try!

If you have never tried this version of an omelet before, you may be surprised at first glance by its appearance. Standing upright, with layers of potatoes stacked across the egg. This is not your standard omelet! I can even be so bold as to say that it is better.

The golden onion, the baby potatoes, all wrapped in fluffy egg. It’s such a simple concept with a flavor that truly is greater than the sum of its parts. You may fall in love with the first bite.

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What is a Spanish omelette?

Side view of Spanish tortilla on a plate with one slice cut out and garnished with chives

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