Are you ready to add a little Latin flavor to your meal? Spanish Patatas bravas are one of the most traditional tapas dishes from Spanish cuisine, and they make for an easy yet tasty appetizer. Typically served with a spicy tomato sauce, patatas bravas are potatoes that have been cooked until crispy, making them irresistibly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re easily customizable as well – whether you want some added heat or a more mellow option, look no further than these crowd-pleasing patatas bravas!
Spanish Patatas Bravas: A dish savored for centuries!
Spanish Patatas Bravas is an iconic Spanish dish that has been savored for centuries. Mildly spicy, but flavorful and delicious, this traditional tapa is extremely popular amongst locals and visitors alike. With a mix of diced potatoes, paprika, garlic, onions, olive oil, and a tantalizing tomato sauce on top, it’s undoubtedly one of Spain’s greatest culinary exports. Because it requires relatively few ingredients to make and the instructions are rather straightforward, this hearty snack is easily replicated around the world for quick dinners or midday snacks! Perfect for both formal get-togethers as well as casual gatherings with friends and family, you simply can’t go wrong with having some fresh Patatas Bravas on hand!
Vegan Spanish Patatas Bravas
Difference between oven-roasting and deep-frying potatoes
When it comes to the difference between oven-roasting and deep-frying potatoes for Patatas bravas, there is more to consider than simply flavor preference. Oven-roasting potatoes produce an offering that is significantly healthier than its deep-fried counterpart. Baked Patatas bravas can also be far more versatile in terms of texture and additional ingredients. As an example, adding additional spices during the roasting process will add unexpected layers of flavor not found when deep-frying Patatas bravas. All in all, oven-roasting potatoes create a Patatas Bravas experience that’s delicious and also much better for you – a win no matter which way you look at it!
Oven-roasted potatoes are the winners!
Spanish Patatas Bravas
Spanish Patatas Bravas
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1½ pounds potatoes peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 5 large tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ tsp chili flakes dried
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Heat a large pan of salted water until boiling, add the potatoes and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain really well, then spread out to dry on kitchen paper.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spoon 3 tbsp olive oil on a large, non-stick baking tray. Add the potato and toss to coat.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes or until crisp, turning now and again so they get evenly golden.
- To make the sauce, heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic gently until soft and translucent. Tip in the remaining ingredients and season. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- To serve, season the potatoes with salt and pepper then spoon them into a warm serving bowl. Spoon over the sauce, then sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
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