Spanish Potato Dishes

Introduced in 1817, folklore says that tortilla de patata was created by general Tomás de Zumalacárregui in order to feed his hungry army, as food supplies were scarce at the time. The key ingredients used in the dish are thinly slic... READ MORE

Patatas bravas is a traditional tapas dish consisting of potato cubes drenched in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. This flavorful combination of ingredients is a staple at numerous tapa bars throughout Spain, an... READ MORE

Papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) is the signature dish of the Canary Islands. This incredibly simple specialty is made with whole, unpeeled potatoes that are thoroughly cleaned and then cooked in salted water. The dish was traditionally prepared... READ MORE

Patatas a lo pobre is a simple Andalusian side dish made with peeled and sliced potatoes, onions, red and green peppers, garlic, wine vinegar, and olive oil. The ingredients are fried in olive oil, and the pan is then covered with a lid in order f... READ MORE

Tombet is a traditional Mallorcan vegetable dish consisting of baked layers of aubergines, red bell peppers, and potatoes which have previously been fried in olive oil. When served, tombet is typically topped with a combination of fried tomatoes, ... READ MORE

Tortilla de Betanzos is a Spanish dish originating from the Galician municipality of Betanzos. This dish is basically a local variety of tortilla de patatas or Spanish omelet. In Betanzos, it consists of potatoes, eggs, oil, and ... READ MORE

Trinxat is a savory Andorran dish consisting of chopped and mashed cabbage and potatoes with the addition of mushrooms, garlic, pork or bacon, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The name is derived from the Catalan trinxar, meaning to slice... READ MORE

Patatas a la riojana is a traditional dish that consists, at its simplest, of chunks of potatoes, garlic, sliced chorizo, onions, and pimentón paprika. The combination is sautéed, then cooked in water with bay leaves until the potato... READ MORE

Cachelos is a traditional dish originating from Galicia. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes (often of the Kennebec variety), bay leaves, salt, paprika or pimentón, and olive oil. The potatoes are scrubbed (but not peele... READ MORE

Patatas a la importancia is a traditional dish originating from Castile. The dish is made with potato slices that are fried in a batter of flour and eggs. The potatoes are fried, arranged on a platter or a plate, then topped with a sauce that usua... READ MORE

Patatas en salsa verde is a traditional dish originating from Basque Country and consists of potatoes in green sauce. The dish is usually made with a combination of sliced potatoes, water or stock, garlic, onions, olive oil, peas, parsley, and sal... READ MORE

Patatas panaderas al horno is a traditional side dish originating from Spain. The dish consists of oven-roasted potatoes, and the name comes from bakers who used the heat of their bread ovens to cook a tray filled with potatoes. Apart from the pot... READ MORE

Tortilla a la paisana is a country-style variety of a Spanish omelet. It's made with the same ingredients (eggs, potatoes, salt, oil, and sometimes onions) with the addition of vegetables and jamón serrano. The vegetables used in tortilla a... READ MORE

Plato de los montes de Malaga is a traditional mixed plate dish originating from Malaga. In order to prepare the plate, it is typically filled with fried eggs, fried potatoes, sausages such as morcilla and chorizo, roasted green peppers, and a mix... READ MORE

Atascaburras (lit. something that blocks a donkey's way) is a traditional dish originating from Albacete in the community of Castilla-La Mancha. The dish is made with a mixture of mashed potatoes, garlic, cod, olive oil, boiled eggs, walnuts, pars... READ MORE

Ajo harina is a traditional dish originating from Jaén. Although there are many variations, the simplest recipe for the dish calls for a combination of potatoes, flour, garlic, bell peppers, paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The p... READ MORE

Patatas con leche y huevos is a traditional potato-based dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, eggs, Gruyere cheese, sunflower oil, milk, and salt. The potatoes are sliced, seasoned with salt, and fr... READ MORE

Patatas chulas is a traditional potato-based side dish originating from Spain. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and vinegar. The potatoes are cut into slices and fried over low heat until the last few mi... READ MORE

Patatas en ajopollo is a traditional dish originating from the Málaga region. It’s made with a combination of potatoes, saffron, blanched almonds, olive oil, garlic, stale bread, and seasonings. The potatoes are cut into chunks and mi... READ MORE