Description
Bravas Sauce, also known as Salsa Brava, is a flavorful and versatile Spanish sauce that adds a kick to your favorite dishes. This spicy tomato-based sauce is the ultimate companion to patatas bravas, grilled vegetables, fried eggs, or roasted meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add Spices: Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and sweet paprika until fragrant.
- Cook Sauce: Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar. Simmer until thickened.
- Blend: Remove from heat, blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Cool slightly before using or storing.
Notes
- Salsa Brava is great with patatas bravas, grilled veggies, eggs, or meats.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
