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patatas bravas

Name: patatas bravas
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic; 1 small onion; 1 small hot chili pepper; to taste salt; 2 tbsp mayonnaise or aioli (optional)

Patatas bravas is a popular Spanish tapa consisting of fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato-based sauce. It is a staple in Spanish bars and is known for its bold, piquant flavor that complements social dining and sharing culture in Spain.

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Spanish70%

Americas30%

Ingredients

potatoes
4 medium
olive oil
1/2 cup
tomato sauce
1 cup
smoked paprika
1 tsp
garlic
2 cloves
onion
1 small
hot chili pepper
1 small
salt
to taste
mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originated in Madrid in the mid-20th century as an affordable and flavorful snack, quickly becoming a beloved part of Spanish tapas culture.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Spanish70%

ingredients+techniques

Americas30%

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Techniques

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