Sensational Spanish Supper: Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

 

Yesterday I decided to try out a new recipe. This was brought about more by current financial situation (aka poverty) than by any particular wish to experiment culinarily. But I'm so glad I did. This is such a simple and filling recipe that's both food porn and comfort food in equal measures. It's a traditional spanish dish often served in tapas bars. The spicy chorizo adds a lovely kick and you can experiment by using different types of spiced chorizo (for my meal I used garlic & herb chorizo). This recipe serves around 3 or 4 people so you can reduce the proportions if you are making just for one.

 Ingredients:

1 Onion (Chopped)

2 Cloves Garlic (Chopped finely)

1kg Potatoes (Cut into approx. 2cm pieces)

250g Chorizo Sausage

1 Red Chili (Chopped)

1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes

1/2 - 1 tsp Paprika

1/2 - 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Salt & Pepper

Method:

• Fry the onions, garlic & chili in some oil until the onions soften. Add the cayenne & the paprika (depending on how spicy you want it) & stir.
• Add the tomatoes & simmer for 20 minutes until it reduces to a thick sauce.
• Steam or boil the potatoes until soft.
• Fry the chopped chorizo in a separate pan for a few minutes until it releases some of it's oils.
• Add the potatoes & fry until both the chorizo & potatoes have started to turn brown. Alternatively you can deep fry the potatoes for a few minutes to turn them brown before adding them to the chorizo.
• Season the sauce, adding more cayenne & paprika if needed.
• Add the sauce to the chorizo & potatoes & serve.
• Enjoy