Patatas Bravas Spanish Potatoes With Spicy Tomato Aïoli 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!

PATATAS BRAVAS SPANISH POTATOES WITH SPICY TOMATO AïOLI

Steps:

• Prepare potatoes: Peel (if desired) and cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes and cover with cold water for an hour or up to 24 hours. If you're leaving it longer, add a splash of vinegar to prevent them from turning brown. Drain.
• Parboil potatoes: Add 2 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoon baking soda to a pot of water. Once it's boiling, add in the cubed potatoes. Let them boil for 2 minutes before draining. After draining, pour them back into the pan, along with 1 tablespoon olive oil and shake the pan. Now pour them onto a cooling rack to completely dry and cool.
• Prepare the oil: In a large skillet or deep-fryer, pour in high-temperature oil. The oil is hot enough when it sizzles around the back of a wooden spoon or testing one potato cube (If you want to roast them in the oven, see instructions in blog post).
• Fry the potatoes: Once hot enough, add potatoes but do not over crowd. Work in batches if needed. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with the spices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
• Tomato aïoli: Mix all the ingredients together, tast and adjust seasoning as needed.

PATATAS BRAVAS HOME FRIES WITH ROASTED TOMATO AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
• Combine the onion mixture, mayonnaise, tomato, hot pepper sauce, and vinegar in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Heat 2-inches pure olive oil or canola oil in a large high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet until it begins to shimmer. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate for a moment to drain the excess oil. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, put the potatoes on the pan in an even layer and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan and season the potatoes with a bit more salt. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some of the aioli and garnish with parsley leaves. Serve hot.

GRILLED POTATOES WITH SPICY TOMATO AIOLI (PATATAS BRAVAS)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain, let cool and cut each potato into 3/4-inch thick slices.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the tomatoes with the some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. While the potatoes are cooking, place the tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill when charred.
• Place the tomatoes, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika and chipotle in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
• Brush the potato slices on both sides with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on the grill, close the cover and grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Carefully transfer the potatoes to a platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve the aioli drizzled over the potatoes or on the side.

GRILLED POTATOES WITH SPICY TOMATO AIOLI (PATATAS BRAVAS)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool and cut each potato into 3/4-inch thick slices.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the tomatoes with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. While the potatoes are cooking, place the tomatoes on the grill and grill until charred on all sides and soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill when charred.
• Place the tomatoes, mayonaise, garlic, paprika and chipotle in a food processor and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
• Brush potato slices on both sides with some of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on the grill, close the cover and grilluntil lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Carefully transfer the potatoes to a platter and garnish with the parsley. Serve the aioli drizzled over the potatoes or on the side.

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.