Description
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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve patatas bravas with tomato puree and and mayonnaise for dipping.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 2