Vegetarian · Spanish cuisine

Patatas bravas

Name: Patatas bravas
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 small finely diced Onion; 2 cloves chopped Garlic; 225g Tinned Tomatos; 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree; 2 teaspoon Paprika; Pinch Chilli Powder; Pinch Sugar; Chopped Parsley; 900g Potatoes; 2 tbsp Olive Oil

11 ingredients Cuisine: Spanish Video included

Patatas bravas are crispy potatoes coated in a Spanish sauce that balances heat, sweetness, and depth. The magic here is in the sauce's structure: tomato puree concentrates flavor while paprika and chilli provide warmth without overwhelming the potatoes themselves. A pinch of sugar isn't decoration but a counterweight, making the spices sing rather than dominate. This is casual Spanish bar food that rewards attention to balance.

Instructions

step 1 Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened.

Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.

Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy.

Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs. step 2 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning.

Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden.

Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce.

Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve..