Traditional Patatas Bravas Recipe (Spanish Fried Potatoes)

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and place them into a pan with cold water.

Step 2

Add 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of salt.

Step 3

Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Lower heat, then simmer until the potatoes are tender --- about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the parboiled potatoes and set them aside to cool.

Step 6

While the potatoes are boiling, start preparing the bravas sauce by heating olive oil on a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 7

Add garlic and onion and cook until the onion turns soft.

Step 8

Add cayenne, cumin, sweet and hot smoked paprika.

Step 9

Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook the spices for about two to three minutes, mixing continuously.

Step 10

Add the crushed tomatoes, then bring the heat back to medium and combine.

Step 11

Add the sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper, and mix.

Step 12

Cover the spicy sauce and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

Step 13

Taste and adjust the seasoning and spices of your bravas sauce.

Step 14

Take the pan off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the sauce.

Step 15

Once the potatoes are cooled, cut each potato into 8 equal portions.

Step 16

Heat the frying oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat.

Step 17

Once it's ready, place the slices of potatoes into the pan carefully.

Step 18

Cook until the potatoes turn golden, then place them on a kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.

Step 19

Serve your patatas bravas with a sprinkling of sea salt --- enjoy!