Spicy Potatoes (Patatas Bravas)
Fried potato cubes topped with an intense red sauce, garlic aioli, and a creamy orange sauce. Served in a deep bowl.
The tapas dictionary
- Patatas Bravas
- Patatas bravas are fried potatoes cut into irregular cubes. They are served topped with a 'salsa brava', which is typically spicy, and sometimes with alioli. It is a popular tapa often eaten as an appetizer or with a drink.
- Aioli
- Aioli is an emulsified sauce traditionally made from garlic and olive oil. Egg or bread is often added to give it body. It is served as a condiment or spread on bread, and is common in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Catalonia and the Valencian Community.
- Salsa Brava
- The red, spicy sauce served with patatas bravas. It is made with oil, flour, stock, paprika and chilli, and every bar sets its own level of heat.