Can I use boiled potatoes in Spanish omelette?
I have some leftover microwaved potatoes. Can I use these potatoes in Spanish omelette? Also, I read that tomatoes are not part of "authentic" Spanish omelette. Is that true?
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You shouldn't use boiled potatoes as you have to fry them.
This is a good recipe, and no, tomatoes are not part of "authentic" Spanish omelette. In Spain we call it "Potato omelette" an the only ingredients are eggs, potatoes, olive oil, salt and sometimes onion.
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Ideas for Omelette Fillings- Avocado and cheddar.
- Roasted potatoes and Gruyere.
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- Spinach and tomato, with or without feta.
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What is the difference between an omelette and a Spanish omelette?
More things to know (recipe FAQ) Sure, both contain eggs as a main ingredient. But a Spanish omelette also has to contain lots of potatoes, and usually onions, too. A frittata (Italian) can contain any kind of different vegetables, herbs or even leftover meat.What are Spanish omelettes made of?
It is one of the dishes you have to try when in Spain alongside paella (if possible: Paella Valenciana, Homemade Churros and Gazpacho Soup). What is in a traditional Spanish omelette? Eggs, potatoes, salt and onion (optional). Now just so you know the Spaniards call it either Tortilla Espanola or Tortilla de Patatas.What do you eat with Spanish omelette?
Like I said earlier, this Spanish omelette recipe is often served as a tapa in Spain along with other nibbles and drinks. But it makes an equally satisfying brunch or even dinner next to a salad such as: lemony arugula salad; tomato salad; bean salad; or even a big Mediterranean chickpea salad.MOUTHWATERING SPANISH OMELETTE | How to Make Potato Omelette | Tortilla De Patatas Española
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Answer 2
Being grown in Spain I've eaten boiled potatoes Spanish omelette a few times: when my mother wasn't in aim for cleaning the splattered oil after cooking. She stopped making omelettes that way: it simply didn't have the taste it should have.
IMHO potatoes should be deep fried in olive oil as that will give them a crust/scratching outer part with an inside part with the consistency of boiled potatoes. To archieve this I heat oil up to 180C (350F) and when I put the potatoes in, immediatelly set the temperature at 120~140C (250~280F), having the potatoes an irregular cutting.
I've seen potatoes omelette having added: onion (wheels or slices), green pepper (sliced, never red, don't know why), cooking chorizo or even jamon serrano dies (between .5 and 1cm (.93in.) cubes). But never seen tomato being added to a potatoes omelette.
Answer 3
David G. has the 'correct' answer, but you can in fact use boiled potatoes. Mash the boiled potatoes with a generous helping of olive oil (to taste). Crude extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has a different flavor than cooked. It really stands out. Then, go ahead with the rest of the recipe.
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