Description
Bravas Sauce, also known as Salsa Brava, is a flavorful and spicy tomato sauce that serves as the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Whether paired with patatas bravas, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or eggs, this sauce adds a zesty kick to your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic: Sauté chopped onion until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Add spices: Stir in smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, cook until fragrant.
- Include tomato paste: Cook with tomato paste for a few minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend: Remove from heat, blend the sauce until smooth.
- Adjust and serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne.
- This sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a week. It also freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
