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Spicy Potatoes (Patatas Bravas)

Cubed fried potatoes served with a portion of white alioli and another of red salsa brava on the same plate.

Restaurant Puerta del Sol - Tavernes de la Valldigna

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.