Spicy Potatoes with Aioli

Name: Spicy Potatoes with Aioli
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Española
Ingredients: 1 kilo potato, or potatoes for frying; 1/2 olive oil; salt; 1/2 cloves garlic; 3 guindilla peppers, or dried red chilies; tomato sauces, (from a jar); 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 egg; salt; lime juice, (juice); 1/4 olive oil

Juan Manuel Pardo García

Spicy potatoes, also known as patatas a la brava or papas bravas, are potatoes cut into irregular dice approximately three centimeters in size, fried in oil, and served with a spicy tomato sauce called salsa brava, which is poured over the potatoes while serving the entire dish hot. It is a traditional dish in most regions of Spain, usually enjoyed with beer or wine, served as a portion containing about a quarter kilogram of potatoes, or as a tapa or appetizer. The term "bravas" refers to the strength of the spice in this sauce. It is often considered one of the cheapest tapas due to the low cost of its ingredients and is also suitable for vegetarians.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 03-07-2015

Preparation

5 mins

22 mins

Low

Preparation of the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into pieces, wash well, and let drain. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat and confit the potatoes for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool. Preparation of the spicy tomato sauce: In a frying pan, heat oil, chopped garlic, and chopped chili. When it starts to brown, add the jar of tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes. Let cool. Preparation of the garlic mayonnaise: Crack the egg into a bowl. If any shell pieces fall in, remove them. Place it in the blender jar, add lemon juice and salt. Pour in the oil gradually while blending everything. Plug in the blender and immerse the blending arm in the jar. Turn it on and keep it still without moving until it thickens. When you see it has gained body, make gentle, up-and-down movements until you achieve a homogeneous sauce. Plating: Mix the potatoes and garlic mayonnaise. Finish by adding threads of hot sauce, chives, and pepper.