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Patatas Bravas

Updated: Dec 10, 2022



Patatas bravas, also called patatas a la brava or papas bravas, all meaning "spicy potatoes," is a dish native to Spain. It typically consists of white potatoes that have been cut into 2cm cubes, then fried in oil and served warm with a spicy sauce. This dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars in Madrid and throughout Spain as part of tapas. [Wikipedia]

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INGREDIENTS


Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle peppers

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

For the potatoes:

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium)

  • 1 quart vegetable oil, for deep frying

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt



PREPARATION


Make the sauce:

  1. Combine garlic, smoked paprika, and salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined.

  2. Cover and refrigerate sauce.

Cook the potatoes:

  1. Peel and cut 2 pounds russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are tender, about 7 minutes. (Do not overcook or they will fall apart.) Drain, then transfer to a kitchen towel and arrange the potatoes into a single layer to dry thoroughly.

  2. Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until 350°F. Working in batches so as to not overcrowd the pot (there should be some space between each potato), use a spider or slotted spoon to add the potatoes to the oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden-brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined bowl to drain briefly, then transfer to a serving dish.

  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt over the potatoes and toss to coat. Serve with the sauce for dipping.


 




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