I do like tapas, but as a veggie you often have a limited choice, mainly with a potato or rice theme – and if you’re at a restaurant with meat eaters everyone wants to try your dishes but it’s not a reciprocal arrangement!
However, I am partial to Patatas Bravas – you can’t really beat spicy fried potatoes! This is my version – probably wholly inauthentic, but I think the combinations work, and it has to be good to roast rather than fry the potatoes. If anyone has a blinding recipe out there, please let me know – maybe it could be the start of a cook off!!
Patatas Bravas (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, sesame-free, soya-free, peanut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan)
serves 4, or more in a tapas selection
- 400g potatoes
- olive oil
- 200ml passata/chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp vinegar
- salt and pepper
- parsley to garnish
– Chop the potatoes into small cubes, toss in olive oil, a dusting of smoked paprika and seasoning. Roast in a hot oven (220 degrees Centigrade/Gas Mark 6) for about an hour, tossing a few times, until golden and crispy.
– Meanwhile, fry off the onion/shallots in olive oil until translucent. Add the smoked paprika and cook out briefly.
– Stir in the passata/chopped tomatoes and the vinegar. Season.
– Turn the heat to low and cook gently for ten or so minutes.
– Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven. Pour over the sauce and give it a quick stir.
– Serve straight away before the potatoes go soggy!
5 Responses
Patatas bravas is a favourite of mine as well – I quite like to throw on some jalapenos, too, though I know not everyone is a fan!
Hmm, good idea! Better make them again this week…
Hear, hear to your tapas comment! It’s not my favourite restaurant choice for those reasons.
Definitely trying your recipe, though – paprika and potatoes are two of my favourite things!
Ooooh, this looks easy and perfect for my dad’s new vegan self!
very easy and very tasty – just what a new vegan needs!