In Melide (A Coruña) the final preparations are being made to try to revalidate one of the most striking culinary milestones: the the world's largest potato omelette. Under the umbrella of the II Free-Range Egg Fair, the town will invite residents and visitors to the Canton of San Roque to witness a large-scale cooking with a charitable objective.
The proposal comes in two very marked days: the Saturday a giant fried egg will be attempted and the sunday The six-meter tortilla will be cooked. Thousands of portions will be distributed with entire collection for social purposes, and advance tickets are available through Woutick for those who want to secure their ticket without waiting.
When and where to follow the challenge
The nerve center will be the Canton of San RoqueOn Sunday, the organization plans to turn on the kitchen. to the 10: 00 to finalize details and begin making the tortilla to the 11: 00. After the key moment of the flip, the tasting, which can be followed live thanks to three giant screens installed in the enclosure.
Anyone who comes will find a setup designed so that the public does not miss any detail of the process, from the mixing of ingredients to the final presentation, with support staff and signage to speed up access.
Ingredients and logistics of the record
To meet the challenge, the following have been planned: 15.000 free-range eggs, about 1.700 kilos of potatoes, 300 liters of oil y 30 kilos of saltThe mixture will set into a six-meter diameter frying pan, designed to withstand the heat and weight of a creation of these dimensions.
The deployment includes specialized human resources, volunteers and machinery for turning, a moment that usually captures the public's attention. In the previous edition, nearly seventy people participated in a coordinated manner in the operation, a methodology that the organization will replicate again under the leadership of Grandma's Egg, with the coordination of Manuel Casal.
Giant fried egg as an appetizer
As a great novelty, the Saturday at 12: 00 will be prepared biggest fried egg prepared at the fair, with a planned piece of two meters in diameterIt's a spectacular rehearsal that will serve as a prelude to Sunday's challenge.
The technique and utensils for this test have been kept discreet to surprise the public, who will be able to follow the process from various points of the venue and enjoy an atmosphere festive and family-friendly throughout the day.
Parallel activities and tortilla competition
The program includes demonstrations of chefs, cooking workshops, informative talks about free-range eggs and their nutritional value, as well as food stands, crafts and food trucks to complete the offer.
On Saturday afternoon, starting at 18:00, The Tortilla contest, with an evaluation that weighs the presentation (70%) and the flavor (30%)The established prizes amount to 300, 200 and 100 euros for the three best proposals.
The fair will also add some nods to the community: live connection with the Galician athlete Lydia Pérez and recovery of the anthem of Melide (1991) with the presence of its authors, Moncho Fraga y Fernando Arias placeholder image, and interpretation by Irene Ruiz y Xoan Curros.
Solidarity, tickets and how to get your ration
The event maintains its charitable nature: it is intended to distribute up to 12.000 portions and allocate the proceeds to soup kitchens and charities. Two ticket types are offered: € 3,30 (portion of tortilla with bread) or € 7,50 (portion, bread and two beers).
The organization recommends the advance purchase to avoid queues. Tickets are available at Woutick, with quotas designed to order access to the tasting once the time of the flip.
Those who choose the solidarity ticket will directly contribute to a social purpose and will be able to enjoy an event that combines gastronomic show and commitment with the environment.
Melide signs a weekend that mixes tradition, record numbers and solidarity: Set times, amazing ingredients, and activities for all tastes centered around a simple yet iconic dish. A chance to see up close how a culinary milestone is organized and to join a cause with a social impact.
