MANILA, Philippines — Patatas Bravas is a dish native to Spain. It is sometimes referred to as Patatas a la Brava or Papas Bravas, but it is all the same.
Named after a Spanish term that means “spicy potatoes,” Patatas Bravas is a type of Spanish Tapas, or small plates, that people in Spain enjoy in bars before having actual dinner.
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To recreate the Spanish Patatas Bravas, Home Foodie and San Miguel Pure Foods Culinary Center shares this easy-to-follow recipe of the crispy fried potatoes drizzled with spicy red “brava” sauce on top.
Patatas Bravas
Ingredients:
1 cup cooking oil
300 grams potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup Magnolia Real Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. paprika
1 pack (120 grams) Magnolia Cheese Squeeze Pimiento Spread
Procedure:
1. In a pan, fry potatoes in oil until golden brown. Drain off excess oil on paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with paprika.
3. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Top with mayonnaise and cheese sauce.
*Makes 5 servings.
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