Patatas Bravas with Saffron Aïoli

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  2. Kosher salt
  3. Vegetable oil, for frying
  4. Large pinch of saffron
  5. 2 pasteurized egg yolks
  6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  8. 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  9. Kosher salt
  10. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  11. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  12. Smoked paprika, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Make the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a large pot; cover with water by 1 inch and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes on a kitchen towel–lined baking sheet; let cool.
  2. Working in two batches, fry the potatoes in 365˚ vegetable oil until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Soak the saffron in 3 tablespoons hot water, 10 minutes. Puree in a blender with the egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, mustard and a pinch of salt.With the blender on high speed, slowly add the vegetable and olive oil and blend until thick and smooth, adding a few drops of water if needed; season with salt.
  4. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and smoked paprika and drizzle with the saffron aïoli.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 220
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Sodium 268 mg
Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 220
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Sodium 268 mg

 

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