Vegetables Recipes - Patatas Bravas Recipe

Ingredients 

• 2 lb firm-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• salt

Serves 4 as a side dish or 8 as a snack with drinks

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Steam the potatoes over boiling water for 5 minutes until barely tender. Alternatively, microwave them.

2. Drain and spread out to dry on a clean dishtowel for a few moments, then put them in a large bowl.

3. Combine the remaining ingredients, pour over the potatoes, and toss gently to coat.

4. Put the potato cubes in a roasting pan, spreading them out well in a single layer. If you overcrowd them, they will steam instead of crisping up and browning. Scrape in any oily residue remaining in the bowl.

5. Bake in the preheated oven, turning every so often, for 25-30 minutes, until a rich gold in color and slightly blackened at the edges. Tip into a warmed bowl and serve without delay.