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Spanish Patatas Bravas (Spicy Spanish Potatoes) Recipe
Authentic patatas bravas recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 tapas
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces, peeled or unpeeled, your choice)
- olive oil (as needed for frying)
Salsa Brava
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet, depending on your taste)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (1 tsp for spicy sauce)
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 7 oz chicken stock
- ⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the chopped potatoes. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then drain in a colander and set aside.
- In a sauté pan, fry the onions in the heated olive oil (sprinkle a little salt on the onions) for about 5 minutes or so. Do not let them brown. Next, add the paprika, cayenne, and white pepper and stir.
- Add the flour, stir and continue to cook for about 3 minutes, then slowly add the chicken stock.
- Stir continuously until all the stock has been added, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and process with an immersion blender until smooth (or process in a blender) and set aside.
- Heat enough oil to deep fry the potatoes, then add half at a time, unless you are using a very large pot or fryer. Fry until golden brown, then place on a paper-towel lined plate or bowl. Repeat with the next half.
- There are several ways to serve Patatas Bravas. Sometimes, the potatoes are served on a plate with the salsa brava on the side, along with some mayonnaise or aioli sauce. Other times, the sauce is mixed with a little mayo to create a less spicy sauce. Either way, these sauces can be poured over the plate of potatoes or squeezed over them from a condiment bottle. I don't think any manner is more or less "correct" than another.
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Notes
- The brava sauce can be made as mild or as spicy as you like, so don't be put off if you are afraid of spice (or heat).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 tapa
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
1010mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
357IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4tapas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tapa | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1010mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 357IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.