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Patatas Bravas
Spain
Found on every Spanish bar's tapa menu. The sauce recipe is fiercely debated — smooth or chunky, mild or fierce.
Spain's most beloved tapa — crispy fried potato cubes topped with a fiery tomato and chilli sauce and aioli. Eaten at every bar in Spain.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gpotatoes, cut into chunks
oilfor frying
400gtinned tomatoes
2 clovesgarlic
1 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspcayenne
1 tbspsherry vinegar
aiolito serve
Method
1
Fry potatoes at 160°C for 8 minutes until cooked. Drain. Refry at 190°C until very crispy.
2
Make brava sauce: fry garlic, add tomatoes, paprika and cayenne. Simmer 15 minutes. Add vinegar.
3
Pour sauce over potatoes. Add aioli alongside.
Chef's Tip
Double fry the potatoes — the second fry is what creates maximum crispiness.
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