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Spanish Patatas Bravas (Spicy Spanish Potatoes) Recipe

Course Appetizers
Cuisine Other
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 tapas
Calories 364
Author Christina Conte adapted from Hispacocina
Authentic patatas bravas recipe.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces, peeled or unpeeled, your choice)
  • olive oil (as needed for frying)

Salsa Brava

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet, depending on your taste)
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (1 tsp for spicy sauce)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 7 oz chicken stock
  • ⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the chopped potatoes. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then drain in a colander and set aside.
  • In a sauté pan, fry the onions in the heated olive oil (sprinkle a little salt on the onions) for about 5 minutes or so. Do not let them brown. Next, add the paprika, cayenne, and white pepper and stir.
  • Add the flour, stir and continue to cook for about 3 minutes, then slowly add the chicken stock.
  • Stir continuously until all the stock has been added, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and process with an immersion blender until smooth (or process in a blender) and set aside.
  • Heat enough oil to deep fry the potatoes, then add half at a time, unless you are using a very large pot or fryer. Fry until golden brown, then place on a paper-towel lined plate or bowl. Repeat with the next half.
  • There are several ways to serve Patatas Bravas. Sometimes, the potatoes are served on a plate with the salsa brava on the side, along with some mayonnaise or aioli sauce. Other times, the sauce is mixed with a little mayo to create a less spicy sauce. Either way, these sauces can be poured over the plate of potatoes or squeezed over them from a condiment bottle. I don't think any manner is more or less "correct" than another.

Notes

  • The brava sauce can be made as mild or as spicy as you like, so don't be put off if you are afraid of spice (or heat).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tapa | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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