# Spanish culinary techniques for traditional dishes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-culinary-techniques-for-traditional-dishes > Updated: 2026-09-12T15:30:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Spanish culinary experts have shared various techniques for preparing traditional dishes, specifically focusing on the Spanish tortilla and shrimp. Regarding the tortilla de patatas, Chef Carlos Gómez emphasizes the importance of potato varieties, recommending the Agria variety for its starch content. He also provides specific egg-to-potato ratios, suggesting that for 1 kg of potatoes, one should use between 6 and 8 whole eggs plus 2 yolks to maintain proper texture. This aligns with methods from chef Karlos Arguiñano, who suggests 6 eggs per 900g of potatoes. Additionally, Chef Dani García recommends a 30-minute resting period for the potato and egg mixture to achieve a creamy interior and suggests whisking eggs with extra virgin olive oil to create a homogeneous emulsion. In addition to tortilla preparation, Chef Dani García shared a method for cooking frozen shrimp without oil to avoid a rubbery texture. He recommends using a bed of coarse salt, a small amount of water, and aluminum foil over high heat to keep the meat juicy. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Spanish chefs share culinary tips for shrimp and tortilla Spanish chefs Dani García and Carlos Gómez share culinary tips for perfecting frozen shrimp and achieving the ideal texture for tortilla de patatas using specific ratios and heat methods. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-chefs-share-culinary-tips-for-shrimp-and-tortilla ### 2026-08-14: Culinary experts share techniques for perfecting Spanish tortilla Chefs Carlos Gómez and Dani García share professional tips for perfecting Spanish tortillas, focusing on potato varieties, egg ratios, and a 30-minute resting period for a creamy texture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/culinary-experts-share-techniques-for-perfecting-spanish-tortilla --- Cite as: Spanish culinary techniques for traditional dishes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-culinary-techniques-for-traditional-dishes