Patatas Bravas

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled, and cut to 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mayonnaise
• Chopped parsley, to garnish
• 1 cup (8 ounces) olive oil, for frying

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

The Brava Sauce
1. In a saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft.
3. Turn off the heat, and add the paprika, Tabasco sauce and thyme, stirring well.
4. Transfer to a bowl and add the ketchup and mayonnaise.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Set aside.

The Potatoes
7. Sprinkle the potatoes lightly with salt and black pepper.
8. In a large skillet fry the potatoes in olive oil until cooked through and golden-brown, stirring occasionally. 9. Drain the potatoes on paper towels, check the seasoning, add more salt if necessary, and set it aside.

10. Mix the potatoes with the sauce immediately before serving to ensure that the potatoes retain their crispness. 11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.