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Spanish potato omelet
Spanish potato omelet reads richness 8.1, allium 4.1 and sweetness 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 8.1 · Allium 4.1 · Sweetness 3.3 · Salinity 3.2 · Nutty 2.4 · Bitterness 2.3 · Umami 2.1 · Earthy 2.1 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Sourness 0.7 · Fruity 0.7 · Floral 0.7
What's in it (5)
- 4 eggs
- 1 onion
- 5 Potatoes
- 1 olive oil
- 1 salt
Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 60.8 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 1.5 g fat, 8.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (7 steps)
- Chop the potatoes and the onion into thin slices
- Fry the onion and the potatoes with enough oil to cover the slices, then take the maximum oil out of the mix with a strainer
- Beat the eggs and add the onion and the potatoes in a bowl.
- Use a flat pan to fry the mix till its bottom is cooked enough.
- Should take 3 to 5 min
- Using a dish to cocer the pan, spin the omelet and fry the other half
- Enjoy :D
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.