Spanish Potatoes Patatas Bravas

4 servings

40 minutes

The classic Spanish snack is usually served in bars with a glass of wine or a shot of brandy. Therefore, it is important that the potato pieces are small - literally one bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 328.1
• Proteins: 6.5g
• Fats: 13.8g
• Carbohydrates: 47.1g

Ingredients

• Potato: 800 g
• Vegetable oil: 1000 ml
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Onion: 1 head
• Paprika: 1 tsp
• Cayenne pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Ground white pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Chicken broth: 200 ml
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, throw them into boiling water, and cook for 5 minutes. Then drain the water and set the potatoes aside while the sauce is being prepared.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 800 g

3. Fry diced onion in olive oil until transparent, adding a little salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 50 ml

4. Add minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and white pepper, and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Paprika: 1 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground white pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Add flour and stir for about 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons

6. Then pour in the broth and cook, stirring for another 8-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 200 ml

7. Then remove from heat and blend the sauce with a blender.

8. Heat the vegetable oil.

9. Fry the potatoes until golden-brown. Transfer to paper towels to get rid of excess fat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 800 g

10. Patatas bravas can be served in different ways: drizzling the potatoes with sauce or placing the sauce next to the potatoes, adding mayonnaise or aioli.