These Garlic & Egg Fritters are Spain’s BEST-KEPT Recipe

These Spanish garlic & egg fritters, known as “tortillitas de San José,” are one of Spain’s most unknown recipes. And let me tell you, these fritters have a great texture and flavor to them, the recipe is easy to make, and it’s all done in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas dish or even as a main course next to some roasted potatoes and a garden salad.

To make this recipe, I used cage-free organic eggs. Of course, you can use any eggs you like. But like I’ve told you in the past, on recipes this simple, the higher the quality of the ingredients, the better the overall flavors.

What makes this dish really stand out is the sauce. Made with olive oil, onions, garlic, flour, paprika, saffron, and broth. I used homemade vegetable broth. But you can also use chicken broth or even beef broth if you like.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: If you see your fritter batter is too thick, add in some whisked egg. If it’s too thin, add in some more bread crumbs. Either way, if you see the mixture is breaking apart, lightly compact the fritters with two spoons before frying.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SPANISH GOLDEN SAFFRON

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Spanish Garlic & Egg Fritters | Tortillitas de San José

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 371 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FRITTERS

• 4 large eggs
• 4 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley 5 grams
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs 60 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour 4 grams
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads 0.17 grams
• 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
• 1 cup vegetable broth 240 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

TO MAKE THE FRITTERS

1. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, then add in the grated garlic, chopped parsley, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together, then add in the bread crumbs, and mix together until just mixed

2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

3. After a couple of minutes, start adding in spoonfuls of the batter, all in a single layer, and fry for 5 minutes or until golden fried all around, then transfer the fritters into a dish with paper towels

TO MAKE THE SAUCE

1. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes, add in the flour, continue to mix for 1 minute, then add in the paprika and saffron, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then simmer

2. After 3 minutes and the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, add in the vegetable broth, mix continuously for 4 to 5 minutes or until you get a slightly creamy sauce

3. Once you get a sligthly creamy sauce, add the fritters back into the pan, once again in a single layer, and gently flip each one, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the fritters are heated through

4. Transfer the fritters into serving dishes, top off with the sauce and some chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Saffron and Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Garlic & Egg Fritters | Tortillitas de San José

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 15g

Cholesterol 186mg62%

Sodium 510mg22%

Potassium 332mg9%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1200IU24%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 101mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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