Patatas Bravas

Directions

1. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high heat, add onion and fry until translucent, about 6 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and chili peppers and cook until garlic is lightly browned and then remove pot from heat.
4. Add paprika, mixing well and returning pot to low heat.
5. Add tomatoes and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
6. Add sugar and salt to taste.
7. Dissolve flour into half cup water in small bowl and pour into tomato sauce mixture, mixing well.
8. Add chicken or ham broth, cooking on low for 20 minutes.
9. Remove sauce from heat and let stand 10 minutes before adding vinegar.
10. Pour sauce into blender and blend until smooth.
11. When potatoes are cool, peel and cut into pieces about ½- to 1-inch size chunks.
12. Heat 2–3 cups olive oil in a pan over medium low heat.
13. When oil is very hot add potatoes and fry with whole garlic cloves until potatoes are golden brown.
14. Remove potatoes from pan and drain on paper towels. Discard garlic cloves.
15. Place potatoes on plate or serving platter and pour sauce over top.
16. Serve immediately.
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