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patatas bravas

Recipe by
Diana Adcock
Yes, IL

You will find this tapas in just about any bar in Spain. It's a great appy! Resist the urge to salt your potatoes. Salt draws out moisture and that will keep your potatoes from getting truly crispy.

yield 8 serving(s)
cook time 1 Hr
method Roast

Ingredients For patatas bravas

  • 3 lb
    russet potatoes
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    spanish or yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 md
    ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp
    smoked hot paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    white sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper

How To Make patatas bravas

  • 1
    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • 2
    When hot add diced onions.
  • 3
    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often so they do not burn.
  • 4
    Add the tomato paste, stirring well.
  • 5
    Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • 6
    Add the garlic, tomatoes, sweet and hot paprika, chili powder, wine vinegar and sugar.
  • 7
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • 8
    Remove from heat, let cool then place in a sealed container-chill for 24 hours.
  • 9
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 10
    Peel and cut potatoes into 1 and 1/2 inch chunks.
  • 11
    In a large pot of boiling water add 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  • 12
    Add potatoes, boiling for 5 minutes.
  • 13
    Drain potatoes.
  • 14
    Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
  • 15
    Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • 16
    Divide potatoes between 2 rimmed baking sheets.
  • 17
    Roast for 20 minutes.
  • 18
    Using a spatula flip the potatoes, cook for another 20 to 25 minutes.
  • 19
    You want them nice and golden brown.
  • 20
    Remove from oven, divide between 6-8 bowls.
  • 21
    Top with reheated sauce, serve with toothpicks & offer black pepper.

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