PATATAS BRAVAS
Patatas bravas (which means "spicy potatoes") is the ultimate Spanish comfort food. Served tapas-style, the crispy potatoes and smoky sauce are difficult to resist. Add a drizzle of garlic aioli for a richer flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Mash garlic with flat side of knife blade, forming a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice and oil until smooth. Cover; refrigerate until serving. , For bravas sauce, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and paprika until smooth; gradually stir in broth. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. , Remove from heat; cool slightly. Remove and discard bay leaf. Puree sauce using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree sauce in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Keep warm., Cut potatoes into 1-1/2-in. cubes; soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 250°. Fry potatoes until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and cool completely., Increase heat of oil to 375°. Fry potatoes again until crisp and golden brown, 3-4 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Serve with bravas sauce and aioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 42g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.86 g, Protein 4.71 g, Fat 3.75 g, SaturatedFat 0.54 g, Sodium 246 mg, Fiber 5.14 g, Sugar 2.96 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AUTHENTIC SPANISH PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE
Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Peel 2 medium sized yukon gold potatoes, rinse them under cold running water and pat them completely dry, then cut each one into 4 quarters and cut each quarter into 6 evenly sized pieces and transfer into a large bowl, drizzle in a generous tablespoon of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, season with sea salt and a kiss of freshly cracked black pepper and toss together until well combined, transfer the potatoes into a baking tray lined with foil paper, make sure the potatoes are all in a single layer, add into a pre-heated oven bake/broil option at 250 C - 480 F between 22-23 minutes
- While the potatoes are cooking make the aioli and brava sauce, to make the aioli mince 2 cloves of garlic and add them to a mortar, using a pestle pound down on the garlic until you form a paste, then add 1 organic egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and season with sea salt, start slowly pouring in about 1/2 cup of extra virgin Spanish olive oil while you stir everything together with the pestle, once all the oil is incorporated and you have achieved a mayonnaise like consistency (this takes between 3 to 4 minutes), cover the mortar and set aside
- To make the brava sauce finely mince 1 clove of garlic and deseed a spicy pepper and finely dice it, heat a small nonstick frying pan with a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, about 1 minute later add the diced peppers and minced garlic and mix with the oil, 30 seconds later add a generous 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika and mix it all together, then add 1/2 cup of tomato puree and season with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper and a kiss of white sugar, lower the fire to a low heat and mix until well combined and let it simmer until the potatoes are done
- Once the potatoes are cooked transfer them into a shallow bowl, then add the brava sauce on top of the potatoes and add a couple spoonfuls of the aioli, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!
CRACKED TAPAS PATATAS BRAVES
A classic Spanish side dish, it is basically spiced potatoes and often, though not always, includes tomatoes. Patatas bravas are a delicious snack in their own right, but make a tasty accompaniment to simple dishes such as my Recipe #113295 or Recipe #113911.
Provided by Lene8655
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the baby potatoes in a clean tea towel and hit with a wooden mallet or rolling pin to crack them lightly.
- Flatten each garlic clove with the mallet or the blade of a heavy knife.
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan and cook the onion, potatoes and garlic for 10-12 minutes, stirring until golden.
- Add the chili flakes, paprika, tomatoes, brown sugar and some salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir through the parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 19, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5.1
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