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Fried Patatas Bravas Tapas

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 4319kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4-5 white potatoes (roughly the size of your hand)
  • 2-3 quarts peanut, safflower, or canola oil (The depth in the pot is more important than the amount - you should have enough to fill 2-3 inches)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bunch parsley

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes (optional)
  • Add 3 quarts water to pot and set heat to high
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda to water 
  • Chop parsley and set aside 
  • Cut potatoes into 1 inch pieces  
  • Bring water to boil
  • Boil potatoes about 10 minutes (until fork soft - they should not fall apart but a fork should pass easily through them) 
  • Remove potatoes and set to on drying rack or paper towels to cool and dry 
  • Drain all water, clean pot, and dry completely
  • Add oil to pot and bring up to 350°F (check temperature using your instant read thermometer every couple minutes - on our gas stove, a little above medium is 350°F) 
  • Fry potatoes 10 minutes in small batches (small batches means no overlap or stacking in the pot) 
  • Remove and set on side to cool and dry after each batch  
  • Turn heat up to medium high and let oil come up to 400°F 
  • Fry potatoes 5 minutes in small batches 
  • Set aside, salt, and let cool before serving 

Nutrition

Calories: 4319kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 473g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 133g | Monounsaturated Fat: 300g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg