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Tortilla Argentina (Potato Omelette)
Tortilla Argentina (Potato Omelette) reads richness 6.6, allium 4.0 and salinity 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Argentine main, about 34 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.6 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 3.5 · Umami 2.4 · Sweetness 2.3 · Bitterness 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Earthy 1.8 · Nutty 1.8 · Heat 1.1 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Fruity 0.6 · Floral 0.6 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 4 potatoes
- 6 eggs
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 34 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 76.8 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 2.7 g fat, 8.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slowly cook diced potatoes and sliced onion in olive oil until tender but not browned.
- Beat eggs, season, and stir in the potato mixture.
- Cook in a non-stick pan until the bottom is set, flip using a plate, and slide back to cook the other side until golden.
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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.