Prepare this emblem dish of the Spanish cuisine it is something that very few people resist. Few ingredients, simple cooking and quick preparation. It has no major difficulty. Now, if there is a place on the peninsular map where to obtain this delicacy, it is an art we have to travel to a town of Galicia. Because the omelette from Betanzos (A Coruña) It is recognized globally thanks to the particularities that define it, once served on the plate. Cooked by true masters of the tortilla culinary technique, its result is unique and without comparisson. If you still don't know what this dish is like there, we invite you to discover it below!
For tastes, tortillas
Our recipe for the Spanish potato omlette is known by all Iberian Peninsula But this does not mean that the same result of this delicacy is achieved everywhere. There are different types of tortilla hits, all acceptable and delicious, because we are talking about a versatile recipe that is rarely not delicious. So tell me what variety of tortilla you like and I'll tell you where you are from. While in the area on of the country there are more lovers of that one that is dense, tall and well curdled, in the north diners lean more towards that juicy one, with slightly less height. Between both preferences, the central regions of Spain remain at 50-50: creamy but not solid.
Therefore, for tastes there are already tortillas and we must talk about some very special ones here. Of course, before continuing, we anticipate that, from the debate among those who prefer them with or without onion, in the town of A Coruña they opt for the second option. Also, without any regrets: his centennial recipe It is like that, you take it or leave it, but nothing to add said vegetable to it. Having clarified this important aspect for lovers of this Spanish dish, what reasons have led to the omelette from Betanzos to global success?
Secrets of the Betanzos omelette
Several aspects differentiate and identify the dish prepared in the town of Coruña by authentic specialists in the omelette from Betanzos. In 1910, Angelita Rivera was the pioneer in preparing and serving it in the La Casilla restaurant, after inheriting her grandmother's art. With the own recipe passed from generation to generation, today we can talk about one of the best potato tortillas in the world. As long as you like, of course, the juicy ones, because this is one of their hallmarks, as the tortilla tradition in Galicia.
However, their two secrets more important are the materials that are used to obtain it and also the technique culinary. That one that the Brigantine cooks handle wonderfully, especially in that Galician municipality where tasting it in any of its restaurants is a sensational gastronomic experience. The most difficult thing is to cook the egg but keeping its liquid to achieve a medium fluid texture. There is the key.
So a autochthonous and excellent omelette from Betanzos It is obtained with Galician potatoes from the Kennebec variety -the most cultivated in the region- eggs farmyard and even a good olive oil extra virgin that is not already used. A pinch of adequate salt culminates the result of the delicacy that must respond to the following type-format: low rise, barely golden on both sides and little curd inside. Due to this final texture, when served on the plate it is so malleable that with the knife, when cutting it, it tends to spill slowly. Something has led the public to call it flowing.
A whole week for her
Although you can enjoy this particular dish all year round in the town, on these days of October the Tortilla Week in Betanzos. Although they have had to introduce variants this 2020 due to the coronavirus, the contest to recognize the best is also held. A tasting expert jury the different tortillas presented that, for three years, must comply with certain rules. They are none other than the same ones in the recipe that we have described above.
Because the most authentic and traditional omelette from Betanzos it must be so. Would you like to try it? By places it will not be, since around 25 premises They are usually prepared with excellence in the Galician municipality. Now, we recommend the four most recognized: Meson O Pot, Miranda House, Taberna Escondida and Mesón O Progreso. Enjoy the tortilla experience!
