Patatas bravas are a popular Spanish tapas dish made with white potatoes and a spicy tomato sauce. The potatoes are boiled, fried or baked and served with a pureed tomato sauce made with various spices and vegetables. The dish can be eaten with a variety of food toppings and is commonly served in Spanish bars and restaurants.
Patatas bravas are a popular snack or appetizer in Spanish cuisine; it is made with white potatoes and a spicy tomato sauce. This type of appetizer is known as tapas in the Spanish language and is commonly served with drinks in a bar. Such potato dishes come in different forms, there are boiled, fried and baked patatas bravas. There are also several ways to prepare the accompanying tomato sauce.
To prepare the dish in its basic form, white potatoes are first peeled and soaked in salted water for about half an hour. The potatoes are then dried and boiled until they soften a bit. They are then chopped into small pieces and the chopped potato pieces are seasoned with salt and pepper before being fried in vegetable oil, usually olive oil. The potatoes are fried until golden brown and crispy, then set aside on paper towels to drain off any excess oil. In some cases, potatoes may be cooked rather than fried; they can also be used freshly boiled.
Salsa patatas bravas is basically made by pureeing ripe tomatoes and adding a variety of vegetables and spices to the tomato puree. The main ingredients used in the sauce differ according to regional and personal preferences and generally include pepper, salt, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, chile peppers, red pepper, paprika, TABASCO, mayonnaise, onions, cumin, garlic, coriander, and parsley. The sauce is often very hot and spicy, but can be adjusted to the required taste.
The tomato sauce can be used as is, or it can be heated for a few minutes and then poured hot over the potatoes. It can also be allowed to cool before using or, in some cases, it can be refrigerated and then poured over the potatoes. It’s generally best to pour the sauce over boiled, fried, or baked potatoes just before they’re served; if the sauce is poured well beforehand, the potatoes will absorb too much of the sauce and become soggy. In addition to the spicy tomato sauce, the patatas bravas dish can be eaten with cheese, omelettes, fried chicken, fried fish, fried mussels, and a variety of other food toppings. Patatas bravas can be ordered in many Spanish bars and restaurants.
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