Simple Food: Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas

This is the second in my series of Spanish Tapas, roasted potato cubes in a beautiful spicy tomato sauce.

I have to say that I am enjoying this series so much because I get to eat this wonderful food that I love so much, I hope that you are too.

You will need;

1.5 Kg – Potatoes (peeled and cubed)

1 – Onion (chopped)

2 cloves – Garlic (crushed or finely chopped)

1 teaspoon – Hot Chilli Powder (more if you like it hot)

1 teaspoon Paprika

6 – Ripe Tomatoes (chopped)

100 Ml – Water

75 Ml – Olive Oil

15 Ml – White Wine Vinegar

Salt and Ground Black Pepper to Taste

Part boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes

Pre heat the oven to 200c, put the olive oil in a baking tray and place in the oven to heat for 5 minutes.

Take the tray out of the oven and carefully put the potatoes in the tray, turn them with a spoon so that they are coated with the oil, sprinkle with a little salt and put in the oven for about 20 – 30 minutes until golden.

While the potatoes are roasting you can make the sauce.

Heat a little olive oil in a wok or large frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 2 or 3 minutes until softened.

Stir in the chilli powder and paprika then add the tomatoes, water and white wine vinegar, bring to the boil and cook for about 20 minutes on a medium heat until it reduces and you get a rich sauce.