Patatas Bravas

Limited nutritional benefit

Fried potato cubes with a spicy tomato sauce and aioli.

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Patatas bravas is a Spanish tapa of potato cubes deep-fried twice until crisp, served with a spicy tomato and smoked paprika sauce and aioli, a garlic mayonnaise. A 225 g serving has about 450 kcal and 27 g of fat, more than half of it from the aioli, with 47 g of carbohydrate and about 710 mg of sodium. Serving the aioli on the side and using half saves about 70 kcal.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 2.7g (7.6%)
Fat: 12g (33.6%)
Carbs: 21g (58.8%)
Fiber: 2.8g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein2.7g4.8%
Fat12g17.1%
Carbs21g7.0%
Simple Sugars7.35gEstimate
Complex Carbs10.85gEstimate
Fiber2.8g11.2%
Water62g2.5%
Calories2008.9%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
60

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated1.78g8.9%
Monounsaturated5.73g22.9%
Polyunsaturated4.16g32.0%
Omega-31.248gEstimate
Omega-62.912gEstimate
Trans0.01g0.5%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C13.6mg
Vitamin E1.55mg
Selenium0.9mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A15.4mcg1.7%
vitamin B10.078mg6.5%
vitamin B20.046mg3.5%
vitamin B31.15mg7.2%
vitamin B60.263mg15.5%
vitamin B914.2mcg3.5%
vitamin B120.01mcg0.4%
vitamin C13.6mg15.1%
vitamin D0.017 (1 IU)mcg0.1%
vitamin E1.55mg10.3%
vitamin K20.4mcg17.0%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium23.8mg2.4%
iron1.22mg6.8%
magnesium27.5mg6.9%
phosphorus66.4mg9.5%
potassium483mg18.6%
sodium281mg12.2%
zinc0.393mg3.6%
copper0.151mg16.8%
manganese0.216mg9.4%
selenium0.899mcg1.6%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 46mg6.6%76%
Isoleucine 85mg6.1%75%
Leucine limiting128mg4.7%55%
Lysine 134mg6.4%73%
Methionine 72mg6.9%82%
Phenylalanine 162mg9.3%104%
Threonine 86mg8.2%90%
Tryptophan 27mg9.6%108%
Valine 126mg6.9%83%

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Side Difficulty: Medium Servings: 4 Total: 60 min

Ingredients

  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Olive or sunflower oil, for deep-frying 1 l
  • Olive oil 20 ml
  • Onion 1/2 small (75 g)
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Smoked paprika 2 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp
  • Crushed tomatoes 200 g
  • Sherry vinegar 1 tsp
  • Sugar 1/2 tsp
  • Mayonnaise 80 g
  • Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    For the sauce, heat the 20 ml of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat, cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.

  2. 2

    Take the pan off the heat and stir in the paprika and cayenne, then add the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt, simmer for 10 minutes and blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    For the aioli, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining garlic clove, finely grated, and the lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into 2.5 cm cubes, rinse them and dry them well.

  5. 5

    Heat the frying oil to 140C and fry the potatoes in batches for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still pale. Drain.

  6. 6

    Raise the oil to 180C and fry the potatoes again for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, topped with the bravas sauce and the aioli.