Patatas Bravas

Ingredients

• • 800g potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm cubes
• • Olive oil for frying
• • For the bravas sauce:
• • 1 tbsp olive oil
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
• • 1 tsp smoked paprika
• • 1/2 tsp hot paprika or cayenne
• • 1 tsp sugar
• • Salt to taste
• • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Make bravas sauce: heat olive oil in a small saucepan. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, both paprikas, sugar, salt, and vinegar. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Blend until smooth.
2. 2 Par-boil potato cubes in salted water for 8 minutes until just tender. Drain and dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
3. 3 Heat 2cm of olive oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F). Fry potatoes in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Season potatoes with salt. Pile onto a plate and drizzle generously with bravas sauce.
5. 5 Serve immediately as a tapa or side dish.