Why Tortilla Española deserves more attention

Tortilla Española rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The briny and complex complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using smoked paprika correctly takes real skill.

Spanish eating culture centres on long social meals rather than quick eating. I encountered it first in a tapas bar in Barcelona and that context helped me understand it properly. Cava sparkling wine is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Tortilla Española is the dish to start with.