Authentic Patatas Bravas recipe

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Ingredients

2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 red chile, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 (14 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise

Nutrition Info

1563.8 calories
carbohydrate: 54 g
cholesterol: 10.4 mg
fat: 150.8 g
fiber: 8.2 g
protein: 7.3 g
saturatedFat: 21.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 5111 mg
sugar: 10.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine potatoes, 2 cups olive oil, and 3 teaspoons salt in a large cold skillet. Heat on low and cook until potatoes are softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Increase heat to high and fry until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with 1 teaspoon salt in the hot oil until onion has softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, chile, and smoked paprika, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and return to a simmer. Transfer tomato mixture to a blender, cover, and puree until tomato sauce is smooth.

  3. Serve patatas bravas with tomato puree and and mayonnaise for dipping.

Recipe Yield

2 servings

Recipe Note

Spanish tapas are tasty small plates that when combined can create a light supper or serve as a great appetizer. Patatas Bravas are tasty fried potato cubes served with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce.

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