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Belgian Potato Omelette
A classic Belgian dish, the omelette aux pommes de terre is a crispy and sweet delight, perfect to start your day.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 2 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200 g potatoes
- 1 onion
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 100 g grated cheese (optional)
Method
- Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, then blanch them in salted water.
- In a frying pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the potato slices and cook over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a non-stick pan, melt the butter, pour in the beaten eggs and cook until the surface is thick and the omelette is half-cooked.
- Place the crispy potato slices on top of the omelette and sprinkle with grated cheese (if using).
- Cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the omelette is fully cooked.
- Serve hot.
The story
The omelette aux pommes de terre is a Belgian culinary specialty with a rich history dating back to the 19th century.
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