The history of Spanish omelette

The history of Spanish omelette

From a humble recipe to a Spanish food icon.

Egg tortillas existed before potatoes joined the recipe.

The potato version came later.

The most cited historical references date from 1798 and 1817.

That is where its documented story begins.

Its exact origin is still debated.

There is history, legend, and a lot of tradition.

Today, Spanish omelette is one of the best-known symbols of Spanish cuisine.