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Patatas Bravas from Barcelona

The FAMOUS Patatas Bravas from Barcelona Spain

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE POTATOES

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 120 ml
  • 3 potatoes 1 1/2 lbs / 700 grams
  • pinch sea salt

FOR THE BRAVA SAUCE

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1/2 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch 5 grams
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth 120 ml
  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar 3 ml
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt 1.50 grams

FOR THE GARLIC MAYO AIOLI

  • 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise 120 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper

EXTRAS

  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  2. In the meantime, cut the potatoes (peeled) into bite-sized pieces that are 2 cm thick (3/4 inch), then add the potatoes into the hot fry pan, mix the potatoes around so they're all coated in the olive oil, then mix every 3 to 4 minutes so they all evenly fry

  3. While the potatoes are cooking, make the spicy brava sauce and garlic mayo aioli, heat a small fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, after 3 minutes turn off the heat, then add in 1 tsp (2.50 grams) sweet smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp (1.25 grams) hot smoked paprika and 1/2 tbsp (5 grams) corn starch, whisk together until there are no lumps

  4. Heat the pan again with a medium heat, slowly add in 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth while whisking together, once all the broth has been added, add in 1/2 tsp (3 ml) white wine vinegar and 1/4 tsp (1.50 grams) sea salt, whisk continuously for 3 to 4 minutes or until you reach a light creamy sauce, then turn off the heat

  5. To make the garlic mayo aioli, add in 1/2 cup (120 grams) mayonnaise into a bowl, finely grate in the garlic, add in 1/2 tsp (3 ml) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until you get a creamy sauce

  6. After frying the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes and they're golden fried all around, remove them from the pan and transfer to a dish with paper towels, then season with sea salt and add the potatoes into a serving dish

  7. Whisk the brava sauce to bring it back together, the drizzle some of the sauce over the potatoes and top off with a dollop of the garlic mayo aioli, garnish with fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
The FAMOUS Patatas Bravas from Barcelona Spain
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 506mg22%
Potassium 750mg21%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.