Breakfast
Truita d’Andorra (Andorran Potato and Sausage Omelette) (Truita d’Andorra)
Ingredients
- - Potatoes, thinly sliced — 400g (2 1/2 cups)
- - Eggs — 6 (6)
- - Botifarra sausage (or other cooked pork sausage), sliced — 150g (5 oz)
- - Onion, thinly sliced — 100g (1 small)
- - Olive oil — 80ml (1/3 cup)
- - Salt — 5g (1 tsp)
Method
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook the potato slices and onion gently over low heat until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook a further 3-4 minutes.
- Drain excess oil, reserving a little in the pan.
- Beat the eggs with salt in a large bowl, then fold in the potato, onion and sausage mixture.
- Pour the mixture back into the pan and cook over medium-low heat until the base is set, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place a large plate over the pan, flip the omelette onto it, then slide it back into the pan to cook the other side for a further 4-5 minutes.
Introduction: A hearty, thick potato omelette studded with local sausage, cooked slowly until set and golden on both sides.
Cultural Background: Truita reflects Andorra’s Catalan and Pyrenean roots, closely related to the Spanish tortilla but often enriched with local mountain sausage to make a heartier start to a cold mountain morning.
Tips: Cook the potatoes low and slow so they soften without browning too much. Let the omelette rest for a few minutes before slicing so it holds together neatly.
Variations: Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley to the egg mixture. Use chorizo instead of botifarra for a spicier version.
Vegetarian/Vegan: For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage; the potato and onion omelette remains satisfying on its own.
Serving Suggestions: Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition: 360 kcal | Protein 16g | Carbs 18g | Fat 25g
FAQs:
Q: Why did my omelette fall apart when flipping? A: This usually means the base wasn’t fully set before flipping — cook a little longer over lower heat next time. Q: Can this be made ahead? A: Yes, it’s traditionally enjoyed at room temperature and travels well for a packed breakfast or lunch.
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