Jul 14 2026
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Patatas Bravas Recipe

Inspired by Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Potatoes

For the Spicy Tomato Sauce

Method

Preparing the Potatoes

  1. 1

    Peel and Cut Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Rinse and Dry

    Rinse the cubed potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

  3. 3

    Heat Oil

    In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Fry Potatoes

    Add the cubed potatoes to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

  5. 5

    Season Potatoes

    Once cooked, remove the potatoes from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, and garlic powder while still hot.

Making the Spicy Tomato Sauce

  1. 6

    Sauté Onions

    In a separate saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the onions and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, sugar, and black pepper.

  4. 9

    Simmer Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the crispy potatoes on a plate and drizzle the spicy tomato sauce over them, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

  2. 11

    Garnish (Optional)

    Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or aioli for extra flavor.

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