Fried Potatoes With Tomato Chipotle Sauce And Aïoli Recipes

PATATAS BRAVAS SPANISH POTATOES WITH SPICY TOMATO AïOLI

Steps:

• Prepare potatoes: Peel (if desired) and cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes and cover with cold water for an hour or up to 24 hours. If you're leaving it longer, add a splash of vinegar to prevent them from turning brown. Drain.
• Parboil potatoes: Add 2 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoon baking soda to a pot of water. Once it's boiling, add in the cubed potatoes. Let them boil for 2 minutes before draining. After draining, pour them back into the pan, along with 1 tablespoon olive oil and shake the pan. Now pour them onto a cooling rack to completely dry and cool.
• Prepare the oil: In a large skillet or deep-fryer, pour in high-temperature oil. The oil is hot enough when it sizzles around the back of a wooden spoon or testing one potato cube (If you want to roast them in the oven, see instructions in blog post).
• Fry the potatoes: Once hot enough, add potatoes but do not over crowd. Work in batches if needed. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with the spices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
• Tomato aïoli: Mix all the ingredients together, tast and adjust seasoning as needed.

FRIED POTATOES WITH TOMATO-CHIPOTLE SAUCE AND AïOLI

Steps:

• Make the sauce:
• Grind fennel seeds in spice mill or mortar and pestle; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until golden and soft, 8-10 minutes. Add chiles, garlic, coriander, and reserved fennel and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go, and juices; reduce heat and gently simmer, stirring occasionally at first and more frequently as sauce thickens, until sauce is thickened and jammy, 50-60 minutes. Let cool; discard chiles. Pulse sauce in a food processor to a coarse purée.
• Make the potatoes and assemble:
• While tomato sauce is cooking, rinse potatoes in a colander under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1". Season with salt and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until potatoes are just tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a kitchen towel-lined rimmed baking sheet. Chill (uncovered) until cold, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, whisk egg yolk, garlic, and vinegar in a small bowl to combine. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in grapeseed oil and continue to whisk until aioli is thickened and emulsified. Season with salt; stir in 1 tsp. water.
• Fit a large pot with thermometer and pour in vegetable oil to measure 3". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 325°F. Working in batches, fry potatoes until skins begin to slightly bubble around edges but do not brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels to drain.
• Reheat oil until thermometer registers 375°F. Working in batches, refry potatoes until golden brown and very crisp, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain.
• Toss potatoes, paprika, and cumin in a large bowl; season with salt. Serve potatoes with tomato sauce and aioli.
• Do Ahead
• Tomato sauce can be made 4 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Potatoes can be blanched 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

SPICY POTATOES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Toss potatoes in oil and minced garlic to coat evenly. , Combine the paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; sprinkle over potatoes. Gently toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans, spreading into a single layer. Bake until crispy, about 25 minutes, stirring potatoes and rotating pans halfway through cooking., For aioli, combine ingredients until blended. Transfer potatoes to a serving platter; sprinkle with chives. Serve warm with aioli.

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.