Description
Crispy, golden potatoes, topped with a deliciously smokey tomato sauce with a slight kick, and a decadent aioli. Classic tapa perfection achieved without deep frying.
Ingredients
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For the Roast Potatoes:
- 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2.2 pounds (1 kg) Potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch cubes
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Pimentón (Sweet Paprika)
For the Brava Sauce:
- 4 large ripe Tomatoes, skin removed, deseeded, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon Pimentón (Spanish Sweet Paprika)
- 1 Dried Bird’s Eye Chili or 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt to taste
For the Aioli:
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 4 cloves Roasted Garlic (or 2 fresh cloves Garlic)
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup (250 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Steam the potatoes for about 15 minutes until they are fork-tender. Do not overcook. If you don’t have a steamer, boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, pour 4 tablespoons of olive oil onto a baking tray and place it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F (250°C).
2. Prepare the Brava Sauce:
- Make a small cross-slit on the bottom of each tomato. Drop them into a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then peel off the skins.
- Remove the seeds and blend the tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the blended tomatoes, bay leaf, pimentón, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the mixture reduces by a quarter and becomes a deep red color, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the balsamic vinegar, season with salt to taste, and set aside.
3. Prepare the Aioli:
- Place the garlic, egg yolk, salt, and lemon juice in a container suitable for a handheld blender.
- While blending, drip the olive oil in a very slow and steady stream until the mixture turns into a thick paste.
- Continue adding the oil slowly until you reach the consistency of a thick mayonnaise. If the aioli becomes too thick, thin it with about ½ teaspoon of water. This process takes about 5-10 minutes.
4. Roast the Potatoes:
- After steaming, carefully remove the heated baking tray from the oven.
- Transfer the potatoes onto the tray. They should sizzle upon contact. Be cautious as the oil might splatter.
- Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes, then remove the tray and flip the potatoes to ensure even roasting. Roast for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
5. Serve:
- Sprinkle paprika over the roasted potatoes.
- Top with the brava sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Add dollops of aioli and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are not overcooked during steaming to prevent them from falling apart during roasting.
- If you can’t find Pimentón, substitute with regular sweet paprika.
- The aioli can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 280g