loading...
Spanish Omelette

 How to make Potato and Chorizo Omelette

Today I am going to show you a different recipe for one of the best-known Spanish dishes outside the Iberian Peninsula. If you make a trip to Spain and have the opportunity, do not hesitate to try this delicacy of humble origin. And if you are a lover of Spanish cuisine, here is the recipe so you can practice and surprise your family with this variety of this traditional delicious Spanish dish.

Spanish Omelette with chorizo ingredients

Ingredients 

  • Potatoes 500 g.
  • Eggs 5 u.
  • Onion 1 u.
  • Chorizo 2 u.
  • Salt.
  • Olive oil 200 ml.

Preparation (4 serves)

  • Remove the meat from the chorizo ​​and cook it in a pan without oil over medium heat.
  • Remove the fat when it is cooking, and preserve it.

Chorizo

  • Wash and peel the potatoes to cut them into dice of 3 cm and 4 millimeters thick approximately.
  • Peel the onions and cut them in Julienne.
  • Put the pan on medium heat and into it enough oil to poach our vegetables.  
  • Salt a bit of the potato and onion and place them in the pan.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, in a bowl, arrange the eggs to whisk them with a pinch of salt.
  • When the potatoes begin to have a brown color and are soft in the center, remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain to remove excess oil. 

Spanish Omelette

  • Once the potato and onion lower a few degrees of temperature and lost the excess oil, mix them with the whisked eggs on the bowl. 
  • Add the chorizo preserved,
  • Salt and let the mixture stand for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, filter and store our oil for future uses.
  •  Prepare a pan over high heat, cover the base with a bit of oil.  When it begins to smoke, it is time to pour the mixture.  ”It is important that the oil is hot so that it does not stick the mixture in the button of the pan.”
  • Sauté the mixture and cook it over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Then when the egg is seen cook and colored is the time to flip it with the help of a plate. When it's flipped, cook it about another 2 minutes, according to the taste of egg cooking.
  • When it is ready, and with the help of a plate again,  flip it again, to present the pretty face visible.

Chorizo

Press to see the video

I hope you will try this recipe. A chorizo Tortilla, some salad, and fresh fruit for dessert it's the perfect beach picnic for me.

Enjoy!

2 Ratings | Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Chef H. Delgado Ebook

I’m Chef H. Delgado

It is a pleasure for me to invite you to discover the best dishes and ingredients of Spanish cuisine. Receive my best Spanish recipes via e-mail

Latest entries of my blog

Cheese and tomato salad
Recipes

Refreshing Tomatoes and Black Olive Cheese salad

I present a fresh and delicious salad highlighting two of Spain's most popular ingredients: cheese and tomatoes. I've created a salad using three varieties of tomatoes (Daniela, Cherry, and Rama) and a unique Spanish cheese that contains black olives.

Read more
Vegetables stew
Recipes

Traditional Pisto Manchego Recipe: Healthy and Delicious Summer Dish

This month, I bring you a delicious and nutritious traditional recipe from Spanish cuisine that celebrates the summer harvest of vegetables. Pisto Manchego is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways: as a main vegan dish, or as a side dish with proteins like fish, eggs, cheese, or meat.

Read more
Romesco sauce recipe
Recipes

Authentic Romesco Sauce Recipe: A Taste of Catalonia

Today, I'm going to show you how to make a delicious and different sauce, a symbol of Catalan cuisine. This sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and nuts, is so irresistible that you'll want to dip everything in it.

Read more
Peas and ham
Recipes

Cooking Spring: Fresh Peas with Ibérico Ham and Fried Egg Recipe

I bring you a traditional dish in Spanish households that exquisitely combines flavours and nutrients. The smoky touch of Ibérico ham with the softness and sweetness of the fresh seasonal peas, creates an amazing combination of flavours.

Read more
Patatas a la Importancia
Recipes

Spanish Potatoes Stew Recipe, Ingenuity in Times of Hunger

Never before have potatoes been given so much importance as in this recipe. I say this not only because these potatoes are incredibly delicious, but also because the Spanish name for this recipe is; "Patatas a la Importancia".

Read more
Glass of Asturian Cider
Ingredients

Cider Culture in Asturias: Tradition, Crafting, and Festive Customs

Asturias, one of Spain's lushest and most picturesque regions, is home to a delicious drink that is more than a mere drink. In Asturias, cider is interwoven with the fabric of its people, culture, and history.

Read more
Chef H. Delgado Ebook
Chef H. Delgado Ebook

Subscribe now and get a free copy of my first e-book

The selection of these 12 old recipes of humble origin tries to show the more representatives products of my country. Enjoy!