Pro-onion faction triumphs in Spain’s great omelette debate

Nation settles one of its most vexed questions as survey finds large majority of Spaniards prefer tortilla de patatas with onion

In a rare moment of national unity unseen since a certain British chef recklessly floated the idea of adding chorizo to paella, Spain has come together at last to settle one of its most ancient, vexed and divisive questions.

No longer will tempers flare at bar counters nor arguments rive friends, families and neighbours gathered together at table. Chefs, critics and home-cooks can put aside their opinions - and their spatulas - safe in the knowledge that yes, an overwhelming majority of Spaniards really do prefer their tortilla de patatas with onion.