Patatas Bravas Baked Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S PATATAS BRAVAS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate dipping sauce.
• Mix 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder together in a small bowl. Set spice blend aside.
• Pour water into a large saucepan and stir 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves into water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir potatoes into water-paprika mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily insert into the center of a potato cube. Drain potatoes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add cooled potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Toss in a bowl with spice blend and serve with dipping sauce.

PATATAS BRAVAS

Steps:

• Place garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Mash garlic with flat side of knife blade, forming a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, lemon juice and oil until smooth. Cover; refrigerate until serving. , For bravas sauce, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and paprika until smooth; gradually stir in broth. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 6-8 minutes. , Remove from heat; cool slightly. Remove and discard bay leaf. Puree sauce using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree sauce in a blender; return to pan and heat through. Keep warm., Cut potatoes into 1-1/2-in. cubes; soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 250°. Fry potatoes until tender, 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and cool completely., Increase heat of oil to 375°. Fry potatoes again until crisp and golden brown, 3-4 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Serve with bravas sauce and aioli.

PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200˚C/400˚F
• Boil potatoes - place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and then boil for 10 mins, until just tender.
• Drain, then put the lid back on the saucepan and give a little shake to rough up edges of the potatoes.
• Tip out into roasting tin, add the unpeeled garlic cloves and fresh rosemary and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, then stir the potatoes and check the garlic cloves - if they are soft take them out, as they will cook quicker than the potatoes. Return the potatoes to the oven for another 30-40 minutes, until they are golden all over.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Fry the onion in olive oil over a low/medium heat until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding the tomatoes, water, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne/tobasco, and season. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until thick - when you drag a spoon across the pan the juices don't instantly fill the gap it left.
• To make the aioli: in a bowl mix the mayo and Greek yogurt together, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skin and beat into the yogurt mixture with the lemon juice and black pepper. Put to one side until ready to serve.
• As soon as potatoes are ready, spoon them into heatproof dish and pour over the tomato sauce. I like to leave the garlic aioli on the side for people to add/dip into as they wish, but you could drizzle it over the top if you prefer.

EASY PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE

Steps:

• To make the dipping sauce, using a mortar or food processor, make a paste with the garlic, ½ tsp smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt
• To this paste, add mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, a pinch of cayenne, and chipotle chili powder. Mix until well combined, cover, and refrigerate
• Make the spice mix for sprinkling over fried potatoes. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp salt, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp chipotle chile powder, and pepper to taste. Set aside for later.
• Prepare your cooking broth for potatoes: measure 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves, and add to a medium pot with 2 quarts of water
• Heat 2 cups of oil in a medium-sized skillet and fry potatoes until golden brown. Place fried potatoes in a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with the reserved spice mix.
• Bring broth to a boil and add potato cubes. Cook for 5 to 6 mins, just until a bit tender but not fully cooked. Strain and let potatoes cool completely.

PATATAS BRAVAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a paper towel.
• Cut the potatoes into bite-size chunks.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the potatoes and adjust the heat to the lowest setting, allowing them to pre-cook for a few minutes.
• Remove the potatoes and let them cool in the fridge for a few more minutes.
• Turn the heat up to high and add the potatoes back into the pan.
• Fry until crispy and golden.
• Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels to cool, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
• To serve, drizzle the bravas sauce over the potatoes.
• Dig in-no forks necessary!

PATATAS BRAVAS

Steps:

• Place a large baking sheet in cold oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.*
• Add baking soda and salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. When boiling, add potatoes, cover, and bring back to boil. As soon as water is boiling, set a timer for 1 minute. After potatoes have been boiling for one minute, drain in a colander.
• Return potatoes to pot and stir for 30 seconds, then add 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper, stir to make sure potatoes are fully coated.
• Carefully remove hot baking sheet from oven and pour potatoes onto the hot baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
• Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove sheet from oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes, then return to the oven for another 15-25 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and crispy.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and hot sauce, stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat and allow to simmer on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• If you want, you can leave the sauce chunky, or if you would like it smooth as I did, transfer to a food processor to puree. Allow sauce to cool a bit before pulsing in food processor.
• Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic to a bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper if desired.
• You can keep the sauces on the side or drizzle salsa brava and garlic aioli over potatoes and serve with more of each sauce on the side for dipping. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish if desired.

PATATAS BRAVAS [BAKED]

Steps:

• For the potatoes Place a large baking sheet in cold oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees.* Add baking soda and salt to a pot of water and bring to a boil. When boiling, add potatoes, cover, and bring back to boil. As soon as water is boiling, set a timer for 1 minute. After potatoes have been boiling for one minute, drain in a colander. Return potatoes to pot and stir for 30 seconds, then add ¼ cup olive oil, salt and pepper, stir to make sure potatoes are fully coated. Carefully remove hot baking sheet from oven and pour potatoes onto the hot baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and use a spatula to flip the potatoes, then return to the oven for another 15-25 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and crispy.
• For the Salsa Brava Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper and hot sauce, stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and allow to simmer on low for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If you want, you can leave the sauce chunky, or if you would like it smooth as I did, transfer to a food processor to puree. Allow sauce to cool a bit before pulsing in food processor.
• For Garlic Aioli Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic to a bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper if desired.