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| Place of origin |  Spain |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Potato |
Patatas bravas (Spanish:[paˈtatasˈβɾaβas], also calledpatatas a la brava orpapas bravas, all meaning "spicy potatoes") is a dish native toSpain.[1] It typically consists ofwhite potatoes that have been cut into two-centimeter-wide (3⁄4-inch) cubes, thenfried inoil and served hot with a spicy "brava" sauce. The brava sauce is primarily sweet or smokedpaprika (using high-quality Spanish pimentón de la Vera) and olive-oil-based, often thickened withcornstarch. Some regions call for the addition of tomato paste, although there can be many variations.[2]
The dish is commonly served inrestaurants andbars throughout Spain as a variety oftapas.[3]
Patatas bravas are served in bars in servings that contain approximately a quarter of a kilogram of potatoes.[4] It is frequently consumed as part of tapas.
The sauce for patatas bravas is also sometimes served overmussels. This dish is known asmejillones en salsa brava.[citation needed]
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