Spicy Patatas Bravas with Rich Tomato Sauce

Thermomix recipe: Spicy Patatas Bravas with Rich Tomato Sauce. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 700 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-3 cm cubes
• 500 g water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp hot smoked paprika (or to taste)
• ½ tsp sugar
• 100 g vegetable stock
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Place the potato cubes into the simmering basket. Rinse under cold water.
2. Add 500 g water and 1 tsp salt to the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket with potatoes. Cook 20-25 min / Varoma / Speed 1, or until tender. Carefully remove the simmering basket and set aside. Empty the mixing bowl.
3. Add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
4. Add 20 g olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, hot smoked paprika, sugar, 100 g vegetable stock, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Cook 15 min / 100°C / Speed 2. Place the simmering basket on the mixing bowl lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatters and allow some evaporation.
6. After 8 minutes of cooking, pause and scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula. Continue cooking.
7. Blend 30 sec / Speed 7, or until smooth.
8. Transfer the steamed potatoes to a serving dish. Pour the spicy tomato sauce over the potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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