PATATAS BRAVAS

Patatas Bravas is one of the most popular snacks in Spanish cuisine, often served as a tapa in bars and restaurants. The dish consists of French fries, usually cut into cubes or large pieces, accompanied by a spicy and tasty sauce.

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

227g can chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp tomato purée

2 tsp sweet paprika (pimenton)

good pinch chilli powder

pinch sugar

chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

For the potatoes:

900g potatoes, cut into small cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

PREPARATION METHOD

STEP 1

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, pepper, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.

STEP 2

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden. Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.

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