Description
Bravas Sauce, also known as Salsa Brava, is a bold and spicy Spanish sauce that is the ultimate companion to your favorite dishes. This incredible sauce is versatile and adds a kick of flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, eggs, and more.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (preferably Spanish pimentón)
- ½ teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add spices and tomato: Stir in smoked paprika, hot paprika or cayenne, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer the sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Blend the sauce: Use an immersion blender or standard blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
- Serve: Let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This bold and spicy sauce is traditionally served with patatas bravas.
- It also pairs well with grilled meats, vegetables, or eggs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
