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Patatas Bravas

Crisp potatoes and a smoky brava sauce that needs no tomato ketchup shortcut.

40 min Serves 4 easytapasvegancrowd-pleaser

Ingredients

  • 800g potatoes
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp hot paprika
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 300ml stock
  • Olive oil, vinegar, salt

Method

  1. 1

    Cut potatoes into rough cubes and boil 6 minutes; drain and dry well.

  2. 2

    Fry in hot oil until deeply crisp.

  3. 3

    For the sauce, cook flour in oil, add both paprikas off the heat.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the stock and a splash of vinegar; simmer to coat a spoon.

  5. 5

    Pour over the hot potatoes and serve at once.

Budget note

Potatoes and paprika: under EUR 2 for a plate that anchors a whole tapas night.

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