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Desiree Patatas Bravas
How to build bravas that stay crisp under sauce and still taste potato-forward.
Published February 21, 2026 Updated February 21, 2026
recipe patatas-bravas

Parboil cubes, dry thoroughly, then fry or roast until deeply crisp. Sauce only at service.
Desiree holds shape in the sauce window better than many floury types, which keeps the plate from turning mushy.
Use smoked paprika, tomato, and garlic for a bold but balanced bravas profile.
References
Potato phytochemicals and antioxidant mechanisms · PMC · 2021