Patatas Panaderas Italian Food

CLASSIC SPANISH POTATOES | PATATAS PANADERAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel 3 medium sized potatoes, rinse under cold water and pat completely dry, cut each potato into thin slices that are 1/8 of an inch (1/2 cm) thick
• Grease a large casserole dish with extra virgin olive oil, add the slices of potatoes into the casserole dish, I like to add them in single files and layered, but you can just add all the sliced potatoes at once and spread them around so they evenly cook
• Thinly slice 1/2 of an onion, mix the onions around with your hands so they´re loose, evenly spread the onions over the potatoes
• Grab a head of garlic and cut a slit on each clove (skin on) and place over the potatoes and onion
• Drizzle everything with about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt, black pepper, a generous 1 tsp of dried thyme and a generous 1 tsp of dried rosemary
• Cover the casserole dish with foil paper and add into a preheated oven, bake + broil option (bottom + top heat), 190 C - 375 F
• After 45 minutes remove the casserole dish from the oven, remove the foil paper and pour in a generous 1/4 cup of white wine over the ingredients
• Add the casserole dish back into the oven (uncovered) and raise the heat to 210 C - 425 F
• After about 15 minutes the potatoes should be perfectly cooked, remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve at once, enjoy!

OVEN-FRIED PATATAS BRAVAS (CRISPY POTATOES WITH TWO SAUCES)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put potato chunks in a large bowl, season generously with salt and toss to coat. Leave for a few minutes to let potatoes absorb salt. Add olive oil and unpeeled garlic cloves and toss to coat well. (Don't skimp on the oil; it can be strained and saved after cooking for future use.)
• Transfer potatoes (and garlic cloves) and oil to a large cast-iron skillet or heavy roasting pan. Make sure to have potatoes in a single layer without crowding. (If necessary, use two pans.) There should be a good 1/2-inch oil in the bottom of the pan. Add more if required.
• Place pan in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until potato chunks are well browned on the bottom. With a metal spatula, carefully turn chunks over. Reduce heat to 400 degrees, and continue roasting until potatoes are well browned and crisp, about another 15 to 20 minutes.
• While potatoes are roasting, make the two sauces: For the salsa brava, put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle without browning, then stir in flour and let mixture sizzle. Stir in tomato paste, pimentón dulce and pimentón picante, then add chicken broth gradually, stirring well as the sauce thickens. Bring to a gentle simmer, add vinegar and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has a gravylike consistency, but isn't too thick. Thin with a little more broth or water, if necessary. Season with salt to taste.
• For the allioli, put egg yolks and garlic in a mortar or small bowl and whisk together. (Alternatively, use a mini food processor or stick blender, see note.) Add oil a few drops at a time, whisking vigorously with each addition. As the sauce thickens, add olive oil a teaspoon at a time. If the aioli gets too thick, whisk in 1 tablespoon water, then continue to whisk in remaining oil. The finished sauce should have the consistency of softly whipped cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• When potatoes are ready, use spatula to transfer to a pan lined with paper towels to blot, then to a warm serving dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve warm with the two sauces.