Patatas Bravas

Ingredients

• •2 lbs Potatoes
• •0.5 cup Olive oil
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •1 medium Onion
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •2 cans Tomatoes
• •2 tbsp Paprika
• •0.5 tsp Cayenne
• •1 tbsp Sherry vinegar
• •0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• •0.5 cup Aioli

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes, parboil 5 min

   💡 Drain and dry

2. 2

   Fry potatoes in olive oil until golden and crispy

   💡 High heat with small amount of fat. Ingredients should sizzle but not steam.

3. 3

   Make sauce: sauté onion, garlic, add tomatoes, paprikas

   💡 Simmer 20 min

4. 4

   Add vinegar to sauce

   💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

5. 5

   Mix mayo with aioli for dipping

   💡 Creamy base

6. 6

   Plate potatoes, top with spicy sauce

   💡 Both sauces

7. 7

   Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh herbs or appropriate accompaniments as desired.

   💡 Fresh herbs add brightness and visual appeal - presentation matters as much as flavor.