Nothing divides Spaniards more than this: with onion or without onion? But there is one thing we all agree on: a good potato omelette is a sacred dish. And at Iber&Co we make it the way it was made at home: with care, with real eggs and no nonsense. Here is our recipe… with onion, of course.
🥔 The basis of the omelette: quality and care
The magic is in the ingredients. If you start with mushy potatoes and eggs on the cheap, don’t expect an omelette that’s worth the trouble. We use:
Sour potato, peeled and hand-cut.
Onion poached until it almost weeps.
Free range eggs.
Extra virgin olive oil (yes, the good kind).
Salt and patience.
🔥 Step by step: how the omelette is made at Iber&Co.
1. Fry the potatoes (with love)
Do not put them in the microwave. Fry them in light oil over a medium heat until they are tender but not browned. The secret is not to be in a hurry.
2. Add the onion (if you have good taste).
The onion is poached separately and mixed with the drained potatoes. This is where the omelette starts to take on a personality.
3. Mix with the eggs (and leave to stand).
Do not be impatient. Once everything is mixed, leave to stand for 10 minutes. The egg will absorb the starch and it will come out creamy and scandalously good.
4. Curdling: juicy or dry – you decide
At Iber&Co we like it juicy, with an almost liquid centre, but if you want it more cooked, we understand (even if it hurts).
And how do we serve it at Iber&Co?
In a big way. In portions or on skewers, with homemade bread and, if you’re in the mood, even with homemade aioli. Always warm, never from the fridge. The omelette is respected.
What people (and their grandmothers) say
‘My grandmother makes the best omelette in the world. But Iber&Co’s comes dangerously close’. – Emotional (and brave) customer
3 pro tips for your homemade omelette
- Do not beat the eggs too much: they aerate the mixture and make it dry.
- Salt only at the end, when the potatoes are cold.
- Use a non-stick frying pan and don’t be nervous about turning them.
Conclusion: the omelette unites, nourishes… and at Iber&Co, it excites.
There is no dish more humble, nor more powerful. At Iber&Co we make omelettes to make you feel at home. And if you’re from the ‘no onion’ team… well, we love you just the same.
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