Potato and Onion Omelette (Tortilla de Patatas y Cebolla)

Potato and onion omelette served accompanied by three long pieces of fuet sausage and a baguette.

Bon appétit - Alcalá de Henares

The tapas dictionary

Spanish omelette

The Spanish omelette is a dish made from beaten eggs, fried potatoes, and often onion. It is cooked in a pan and served hot or at room temperature. It is a staple food in Spain, eaten at any time of day, from breakfast to dinner, and is popular in bars and homes alike. Its origin is debated, but it is often associated with the Extremadura region.

Fuet

A thin, dry-cured pork sausage from Catalonia, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper and covered in a fine white bloom of edible mould. It is air-dried for several weeks, which gives it a firm bite and a mild, nutty flavour. Fuet is sliced thin and eaten cold, often with bread, cheese or olives.