Name: Spanish Patatas Bravas with Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; oil for frying; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; salt to taste; lemon wedges; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red wine; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce

A traditional Spanish tapas dish featuring crispy fried potatoes served with a slow-cooked, spicy tomato sauce, perfect for sharing.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Peel and cut potatoes into small cubes.
Rinse potatoes in cold water and pat dry.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
Fry potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy.
In a saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, red wine, oregano, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, and salt.
Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve potatoes with the slow-cooked spicy sauce and lemon wedges.