Bravas Recipe
Crispy potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Potatoes
Spicy Tomato Sauce
Method
Preparing the Potatoes
- 1
Peel and Cut Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1 inch in size.
- 2
Soak Potatoes
Soak the potato cubes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps them become crispy.
- 3
Drain and Dry
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean towel to remove moisture.
- 4
Making the Spicy Tomato Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato Ingredients
Stir in the tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley for added flavor.
Serving
- 9
Plate and Serve
Serve the crispy potatoes hot, drizzled with the spicy tomato sauce. Optionally, garnish with extra parsley.