Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Name: Spanish Patatas Bravas with Smoky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 4 large waxy potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; Black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 pinch of sugar; Salt; Black pepper; Fresh parsley; Smoked paprika

Classic Spanish-style Tapas

Crispy fried potatoes drizzled with a bold and smoky tomato sauce.

1 h 15 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

4 large waxy potatoes

peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

freshly ground

For the Smoky Tomato Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 pinch of sugar

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

freshly ground

For Garnishing

Fresh parsley

finely chopped

Smoked paprika

for dusting

Preparation

Marinating the Potatoes

Rinse Potatoes

Rinse the potato cubes under cold water to remove excess starch.

Dry Potatoes

Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Season Potatoes

Toss the cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper for even coating.

Preparing the Smoky Tomato Sauce

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté Aromatics

Add the onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Add Seasonings

Stir in smoked paprika and crushed tomatoes, then add vinegar and sugar. Simmer to thicken.

Cooking Process

Frying the Potatoes

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the potatoes, and fry until golden, turning occasionally.

Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure they crisp up.

Simmering the Sauce

Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

If the tomato sauce is too acidic, add a tiny pinch more sugar to balance it out.

Mixing Everything

Once potatoes are crispy and the sauce is ready, toss them together gently in a bowl.

Plating & Serving