Tortos asturianos

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Tortos is a traditional dish originating from the Asturias region. This humble dish is made with a combination of corn flour, ground pork that’s seasoned with paprika (picadillo), and eggs. The tortos (corn fritters) are made with a combination of corn flour, wheat flour, salt, water, and olive oil. Although they can be made with corn flour only, the wheat flour is usually added for better consistency. The dough is shaped into balls which are then left to rest in the fridge for a few hours. Later on, the dough is flattened and fried in hot olive oil on both sides until golden. The tortas are topped with ground pork and fried eggs, and the dish is ready to be served. Tortos asturianos is especially popular in rural areas.