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
- russet potatoes, peeled and: 2 piece (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- olive oil: 2 cups
- salt: 1 Tbsp
- olive oil: 3 Tbsp
- onion: 1 piece (diced)
- salt: 1 tsp
- clove garlic: 1 piece (chopped)
- red Chili: 1 piece (minced)
- smoked paprika: 0.5 tsp
- whole peeled tomatoes: 1 can (14 ounce can, drained)
- mayonnaise: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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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.
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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.
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Serve patatas bravas with tomato puree and and mayonnaise for dipping. lorna
