Patatas Bravas Brave Spanish Potatoes Recipes

PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a paper towel.
• Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the potatoes and adjust the heat to the lowest setting, allowing them to pre-cook for a few minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and let them cool in the fridge for a few more minutes.
• Turn the heat up to high and add the potatoes back into the pan.
• Fry until crispy and golden.
• Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
• To serve, drizzle the bravas sauce over the potatoes.
• Dig in-no forks necessary!

SPANISH PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE (SPANISH FRIED POTATOES WITH SPICY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, bite-size chunks. Afterward, soak them for around 15 minutes in hot water. Preheat the oven to 220°C or 450 degrees F.
• Take the potatoes out of the water and dry them thoroughly.
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh, chopped garlic.
• Put everything for around 25 minutes in the oven until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown.
• Serve the potatoes with home-made patatas bravas sauce.

PATATAS BRAVAS - POTATOES FOR THE BRAVE, SPANISH STYLE!

Steps:

• (Serves 10-12 with other dishes).
• Prepare ahead by heating the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato purée, two types of paprika, chilli powder, sugar and salt and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 10 minutes until pulpy. Set aside for up to 24 hours.
• To serve, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan oven 180°C Cut the potatoes into small cubes and pat dry with kitchen paper.
• Spread over a roasting tin and toss in the oil, then season. Roast for 40-50 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
• Tip the potatoes into dishes and spoon over the reheated sauce.
• Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with cocktail sticks.

PATATAS BRAVAS - BRAVE SPANISH POTATOES

Steps:

• AIOLI:.
• In mortar using pestle, or on cutting board with knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt.
• Whisk together yolk, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl.
• Combine 2 oils and dribble it into yolk mixture a little at a time, whisking constantly until emulsified. (If aioli separates, stop adding oil and whisk until it comes back together, then resume adding oil.).
• Whisk in garlic paste.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
• POTATOES:.
• Bring large pan of salted water to boil over high heat.
• Add potatoes and cook until tender (about 20 to 25 minutes).
• Drain and cool.
• Peel cooled potatoes and slice into rounds.
• Transfer to serving plate.
• In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, paprika, garlic and chili powder.
• Drizzle paprika sauce and aioli over potatoes.
• Refrigerate any leftovers for another use.

PATATAS BRAVAS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden. Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.