Patatas bravas
Spanish potato dish
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Patatas bravas (Spanish: [paˈtatas ˈβɾaβas], also called patatas a la brava or papas bravas, all meaning "spicy potatoes") is a dish native to Spain.[1] It typically consists of white potatoes that have been cut into two-centimeter-wide (3⁄4-inch) cubes, then fried in oil and served hot with a spicy "brava" sauce. The brava sauce is primarily sweet or smoked paprika (using high-quality Spanish pimentón de la Vera) and olive-oil-based, often thickened with cornstarch. Some regions call for the addition of tomato paste, although there can be many variations.[2]
The dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain as a variety of tapas.[3]
Consumption
Patatas bravas are served in bars in servings that contain approximately one-quarter kilogram (1⁄2 lb) of potatoes.[4] It is frequently consumed as part of tapas.
The sauce for patatas bravas is also sometimes served over mussels. This dish is known as mejillones en salsa brava.[citation needed]
