Patatas Bravas

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2016, America's Test Kitchen TV

Crispy potatoes served with a smoky, spicy sauce—patatas bravas—are hugely popular in tapas bars. To make them at home, we had to rethink deep frying.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours, plus 20 minutes cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The best versions of patatas bravas showcase crispy, well-browned potatoes served with a smoky, spicy tomato-based sauce. To create an ultracrispy crust without the need for double frying, we first parboiled russet potatoes with baking soda...

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