Facebook
  • News
    • All News
    • 2026 Election
    • Arts & Culture
    • Community
    • Council
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics
    • Property
    • Transport
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle Articles
    • Automotive
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Health & Wellness
    • Holly in the Burbs
    • Home & Decor
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Our People
    • Photos
    • Puzzles
    • Read, Watch & Listen
    • Religion
    • Senior Living
    • Simon Gault
    • Travel
    • Walks & Tourism
  • Sport
  • Business
    • Finance
    • HR
    • Insurance
    • Legal
    • Marketing
    • Professional
    • Tech
    • Trades
  • Opinion
    • Aksel Bech
    • Andrew Bayly
    • Andy Baker
    • Casey Costello
    • Christopher Luxon
    • Desley Simpson
    • Franklin Local Board
    • I Am Hope
    • Papakura Local Board
    • Cartoons
    • Junior Journalists
    • Times Polls
  • Real Estate
  • Win!
    • Competitions
    • Nominate a Community Hero
  • Whats On
  • Classifieds
    • Book a Classified
    • All Classifieds
    • Public Notices
    • Situations Vacant
  • Read Online
  • Free Digital Subscription
Search
Times
Friday, September 25, 2026
  • Read Online
  • Pickup Locations
  • Weekly Newsletter
  • Home Delivery
  • Contact Us
Times
  • News
    • All News
    • 2026 Election
    • Arts & Culture
    • Community
    • Council
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics
    • Property
    • Transport
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle Articles
    • Automotive
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Health & Wellness
    • Holly in the Burbs
    • Home & Decor
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Our People
    • Photos
    • Puzzles
    • Read, Watch & Listen
    • Religion
    • Senior Living
    • Simon Gault
    • Travel
    • Walks & Tourism
  • Sport
  • Business
    • Finance
    • HR
    • Insurance
    • Legal
    • Marketing
    • Professional
    • Tech
    • Trades
  • Opinion
    • Aksel Bech
    • Andrew Bayly
    • Andy Baker
    • Casey Costello
    • Christopher Luxon
    • Desley Simpson
    • Franklin Local Board
    • I Am Hope
    • Papakura Local Board
    • Cartoons
    • Junior Journalists
    • Times Polls
  • Real Estate
  • Win!
    • Competitions
    • Nominate a Community Hero
  • Whats On
  • Classifieds
    • Book a Classified
    • All Classifieds
    • Public Notices
    • Situations Vacant
  • Read Online
  • Free Digital Subscription
HomeColumnsPatatas bravas

Patatas bravas

Times Team
By Times Team
May 3, 2026
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

  • By Simon Gault

Ingredients

2 Tbs olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely diced
6 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp hot smoked paprika
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 Tbs dry sherry
1 Tbs white wine vinegar
1 x 400g can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 cup mayonnaise
1kg baby Désirée potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise

Method

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until onion is soft and transparent. Add paprika, cumin and cayenne and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sherry, vinegar and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by a third.

Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly. Process sauce with a stick blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, season with salt to taste and set aside to cool. When cold, add mayonnaise and stir to combine.

Season potatoes with salt then steam, fry or bake until tender. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the desired amount of sauce (you may not need it all). Garnish with a sprinkling of paprika and herbs and serve.

Simon says… as well as being delicious on potatoes, this sauce is fabulous with steak.

  • Tags
  • Food
  • Patatas bravas
  • recipes
  • Simon Gault
Share
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Linkedin
    Previous article
    A tough nut to crack…
    Next article
    Community Hero – Charmaine McNeil

    More from Franklin Times

    Breaking… good! North Waikato again to host World Surf League

    Karaka Yearling Sale – top stud to attend

    Where should my blush actually go?

    Latest News

    Op-ed: Karaka cemetery – dead reckoning?

    September 25, 2026

    Julian Hindson – full spectrum

    September 25, 2026

    Miss Vintage NZ: Pin-up dressed to impress

    September 25, 2026

    GVR reeling after fatal incident

    September 24, 2026

    Frankliners benefit from rural water funds

    September 24, 2026

    Anyone for boccia? Takanini hosting national champs

    September 24, 2026

    Join the Franklin Times Online Newsletter for all the latest news, developments and more.

    Times

    About

    The Franklin Times is published by Times Media, an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland, founded in 1972.

    Facebook
    Mail

    Useful Links

    • Read Online
    • Pickup Locations
    • Digital Edition
    • Classifieds
    • Contact Us
    • Nominate a Community Hero

    Latest News

    Op-ed: Karaka cemetery – dead reckoning?

    Julian Hindson – full spectrum

    Copyright © Times Media 2025