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Bravas Sauce Recipe (Salsa Brava) Recipe

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A flavorful and mildly spicy Bravas Sauce, perfect for serving with fried potatoes, as a dipping sauce, or as a delicious pasta accompaniment. This easy-to-make Spanish-inspired sauce combines smoky and spicy paprika with tomatoes and a hint of sherry vinegar for a rich, tangy taste.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Bravas Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they start to soften and change color, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir constantly and cook for 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and to form a roux base for the sauce.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, sweet smoked paprika, spicy paprika, and tomato paste. Mix well and cook for a few minutes to combine the flavors and reduce the tomato mixture slightly.
  4. Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable stock and sherry vinegar. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Blend the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat. Using a hand blender, blend the sauce until smooth and creamy, achieving the signature texture of Bravas sauce.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Use your freshly made Bravas Sauce as a topping for fried potatoes, a dipping sauce, or even as a flavorful pasta sauce.

Notes

  • If you prefer a chunkier sauce, blend less or use a food processor.
  • The spiciness level can be adjusted by varying the amount of spicy paprika.
  • Sherry vinegar can be substituted with red wine vinegar for a different but still delicious tang.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving to preserve flavor.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/bravas-sauce-recipe-salsa-brava-recipe/