How to Make Patatas Bravas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put a pan over high heat.

   Cover with water and bring to a simmer.
   
   Cook the potatoes until they are just done.
   
   This will take about 20 minutes. ,,, Stir them in and cook for a few minutes. ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Occasionally turn them around with the slotted spoon so they brown evenly.
   
   Fry them until golden brown and crispy. ,,,,, Drizzle some of the spicy sauce on top.
   
   Be careful not to drown them! ,,
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   Step 2: Add the potatoes.

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   Step 3: Remove them from the water and put them on a tray to cool.

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   Step 4: While they are cooling

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   Step 5: add a little oil to the saucepan.

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   Step 6: Follow with the onions

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   Step 7: garlic and the chillies.

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   Step 8: Add the wine

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   Step 9: tomatoes

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    Step 10: paprika and season with salt and pepper.

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    Step 11: Stir briefly and cook for 15–20 minutes more

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    Step 12: until the liquid has been reduced by half.

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    Step 13: Remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

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    Step 14: While that's cooling

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    Step 15: slice a little from the bottom of one potato.

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    Step 16: Peel away the skin with your knife.

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    Step 17: Half the potato and slice into cubes.

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    Step 18: Repeat with the remaining two potatoes.

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    Step 19: Process the sauce by pouring the sauce into a blender and pulse a few times.

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    Step 20: Then blend on high speed until smooth.

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    Step 21: Add mayonnaise and blend until thoroughly combined.

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    Step 22: Pour the sauce into a bowl

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    Step 23: cover with some plastic wrap and place into the fridge to chill.

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    Step 24: Heat the remaining oil in a pan (medium–medium-high).

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    Step 25: Add a small batch of the potatoes into the hot oil.

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    Step 26: Remove them from the pan and place onto a tray lined with paper towels to drain.

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    Step 27: Add another batch of potatoes and fry.

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    Step 28: Repeat until all the potatoes are fried.

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    Step 29: Season them with a little salt and pepper.

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    Step 30: Place the potatoes onto a serving plate.

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    Step 31: Your patatas bravas are ready to serve as a snack

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    Step 32: or as an alternative spicy side dish!

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    Step 33: Finished.

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