Patatas bravas

Patatas bravas

A classic tapas dish - cubes of potato in a spicy, tomato sauce

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 10-12 with other dishes

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 - 35 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Prepare ahead by heating the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato purée, paprika, chilli powder, sugar and salt and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 10 minutes until pulpy. Set aside for up to 24 hours.
  2. To serve, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan oven 180C. Cut the potatoes into small cubes and pat dry with kitchen paper. Spread over a roasting tin and toss in the oil, then season. Roast for 40-50 minutes, until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
  3. Tip the potatoes into dishes and spoon over the reheated sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with cocktail sticks.
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Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2002.

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  • 2007-11-01 08:54:38.347076

    Philippa rated this recipe

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  • 2007-11-07 17:15:02.247499

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  • 2007-11-08 10:15:02.202725

    Kirsten rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Made this for a Spanish evening and served with flaming Chorizo, meat Platter, Cheese and quince jelly and bread. I would make the potato chuncks bigger next time as mine were a bit small for Tapas. Great served with cold Spanish dry Sherry!

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  • 2007-11-24 17:01:20.471855

    S1TUP rated and commented on this recipe

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    easy and just like in spain

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  • 2007-12-30 19:16:41.648104

    Tash commented on this recipe

    fantastic! had these today with cold Spanish meats, olives, oils and chorizo in red wine... better than the ones I had in Barcelona!

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  • 2008-02-03 08:33:52.78701

    ELIZABETH rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I had this with the vodka chorizo and spanish cold meats and it was really nice its the second time i have made it and would definetly make it again, same goes with the vodka flamed chorizo ,yummy!

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  • 2008-02-19 17:00:40.193531

    Lozzers rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy and tasty

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  • 2008-02-28 22:18:04.512312

    lexi rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Made these for a spanish lunch and they were delicious. We visit relatives in andalucia regularly and often order these when we have tapas. Im told it translates as brave potatoes - must be the chilli!! Very tasty and a good addition to any spanish menu

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  • 2008-04-05 17:53:42.679641

    Pam Mumford rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made these with a variety of Spanish dishes eg Prawns Romesco, Pinchos Morunos. Albondigas. Brochetas, Tostas and Tortilla and meats. The 'fierce potatoes' met with the approval of my Spanish son in law who deemed them 'as good as at home'

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  • 2008-06-01 14:35:26.84394

    kimelliott rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    very tasty, have made several times now. I tend to add a chilli to give it that extra kick!

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  • 2008-08-06 17:58:58.478958

    sugarplum rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this to serve with cheese enchiladers, bean salad and margaritas for a vegetarian dinner party and it went down a storm. However reheated the left overs a couple of days later and added small pieces of crispy bacon, which I think made it much tastier.

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  • 2008-10-11 13:39:18.779577

    jules rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    the recipe was so easy!! the potatoes tasted fantastic, we all enjoyed them...

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  • 2008-10-19 21:05:32.142648

    Emily Rowland rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    very easy and tasty!

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  • 2008-11-16 06:48:14.710935

    damohood commented on this recipe

    You shouldn´t use chilli powder, fresh birds eye´s are best.remember "fierce potatoes"

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  • 2008-11-16 06:51:05.284027

    damohood rated this recipe

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  • 2009-01-29 18:27:53.495687

    Annie commented on this recipe

    Waitrose have a really good recipe for these which i use

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  • 2009-05-07 15:44:28.74106

    LaurenA rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I put more chili powder in than recommended and a bit more garlic, they tasted just like the ones I had in Barcelona. Really cheap and easy to make as well.

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  • 2009-05-26 21:29:42.647369

    Chirag rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Mmmmmm!!

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  • 2009-06-28 21:40:23.56786

    Hils rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely first class recipe, thanks Mary! Returned yesterday from Barcelona and wanted to produce authentic Patatas Bravas to recreate that 'holiday feeling'! I made the sauce as above but then roasted halved new potatoes in olive oil and salt and served with alioli... and a glass of chilled Cava.... Oh yes, it has definitely delayed the post-holiday blues (which will commence tomorrow morning behind the desk in my office).

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  • 2009-07-21 11:27:32.402126

    yorkshire yummy mummy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    To Make this really "brave" as in the name I added a whole chopped red chilli. I have to say, they really were delicious. Try to include the smoked paprika - really makes a difference to this dish.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 10-12 with other dishes

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 - 35 mins

Cook time

Cook 50 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

FOR THE POTATOES

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