Patatas bravas
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 A plate of patatas bravas | |
| Course | Appetizer |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Madrid |
| Main ingredients | Potato |
Patatas bravas (Spanish: [paˈtataz ˈβɾaβas]), also called patatas a la brava or papas bravas, all meaning "spicy potatoes", is a dish native to Spain. It typically consists of white potatoes that have been cut into 2-centimeter (0.79 in)-wide cubes, then fried in oil and served warm with a spicy sauce. This dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars in Madrid,[1] and throughout Spain as part of tapas.[2]
Consumption[]
Patatas bravas are served in bars in servings that contain approximately a quarter kilo of potato[citation needed]. It is frequently consumed as part of tapas.
The same sauce is sometimes served over mussels. This dish is known as mejillones en salsa brava.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Moreno, M.P. (2017). Madrid: A Culinary History. Big City Food Biographies. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 155. ISBN 978-1-4422-6641-4. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ "Patatas Bravas". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. July 1, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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