How to Make Patatas Bravas | Fries with Spicy Tomato Sauce | Vegan Recipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika provides flavor without the smokiness.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can provide similar heat.

Peel and cut potatoes into big chunky pieces.

Soak potatoes in cold water with a little bit of salt.

Parboil potatoes in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes until they have a little give.

Drain the potatoes.

Heat 1 liter of sunflower oil until hot.

Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Remove the potatoes and place them on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.

In a separate small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic and cook until it just starts to brown.

Crush one can of whole tomatoes by hand and add to the pan.

Season with salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika.

Cook the sauce on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve the fried potatoes topped with the tomato sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.

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