Omelette of Breadcrumbs
The omelette of breadcrumbs (in Spanish, tortilla de pan rallado) is a traditional recipe from Málaga, Spain. The origins of the recipe are uncertain and diverse.
- Prep
- 13 min
- Cook
- 29 min
- Total
- 42 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Easy
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Procedure
Beat the eggs, adding finely chopped garlic and parsley successively.
Procedure
Add breadcrumbs, making sure the mixture is uniform.
Procedure
Cook the omelette over low heat with a few drops of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Notes, tips, and variations
You can decorate the omellete with small slices of tomato or similarly, something not too fancy. It is usually served in a shaped cake.
Notes, tips, and variations
Try beating the egg whites separately and then adding the yolks. You will get a more spongy omelette.
Notes, tips, and variations
The amount of breadcrumbs can be modified by the diners. Adding more breadcrumbs makes a thicker omelette. Similarly, with less breadcrumbs, you will get a lighter omelette.
Photo: Daniel Capilla · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 · Photo source and licence
Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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