Potato Pavé with Salsa Brava and Alioli

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes.
  2. 2Peel the potatoes.
  3. 3Peel the potatoes.
  4. 4Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline slicer.
  5. 5Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline slicer.
  6. 6Slice the potatoes thinly using a mandoline slicer.
  7. 7Season the sliced potatoes with salt.
  8. 8Season the sliced potatoes with salt.
  9. 9Season the sliced potatoes with salt.
  10. 10Mix the potatoes to ensure even seasoning.
  11. 11Mix the potatoes to ensure even seasoning.
  12. 12Mix the potatoes to ensure even seasoning.
  13. 13Layer the potatoes neatly into a metal container lined with parchment paper.
  14. 14Layer the potatoes neatly into a metal container lined with parchment paper.
  15. 15Layer the potatoes neatly into a metal container lined with parchment paper.
  16. 16Cover the potato layers with parchment paper.
  17. 17Cover the potato layers with parchment paper.
  18. 18Cover the potato layers with parchment paper.
  19. 19Place a second metal container on top and weigh it down with heavy objects to press the potatoes.
  20. 20Place a second metal container on top and weigh it down with heavy objects to press the potatoes.
  21. 21Place a second metal container on top and weigh it down with heavy objects to press the potatoes.
  22. 22Finely chop the shallots and garlic.
  23. 23Finely chop the shallots and garlic.
  24. 24Finely chop the shallots and garlic.
  25. 25Sauté the shallots and garlic in oil in a pot until softened.
  26. 26Sauté the shallots and garlic in oil in a pot until softened.
  27. 27Sauté the shallots and garlic in oil in a pot until softened.
  28. 28Add smoked paprika and tomato paste to the pot and stir.
  29. 29Add smoked paprika and tomato paste to the pot and stir.
  30. 30Add smoked paprika and tomato paste to the pot and stir.
  31. 31Pour in chopped tomatoes and mix well to create the salsa brava.
  32. 32Pour in chopped tomatoes and mix well to create the salsa brava.
  33. 33Pour in chopped tomatoes and mix well to create the salsa brava.
  34. 34Transfer the salsa brava to a bowl and then into a blender.
  35. 35Transfer the salsa brava to a bowl and then into a blender.
  36. 36Transfer the salsa brava to a bowl and then into a blender.
  37. 37Blend the salsa until smooth and then strain it through a sieve into a bowl.
  38. 38Blend the salsa until smooth and then strain it through a sieve into a bowl.
  39. 39Blend the salsa until smooth and then strain it through a sieve into a bowl.
  40. 40Remove the pressed potato pavé from the metal container and parchment paper.
  41. 41Remove the pressed potato pavé from the metal container and parchment paper.
  42. 42Remove the pressed potato pavé from the metal container and parchment paper.
  43. 43Slice the potato pavé into individual serving portions.
  44. 44Slice the potato pavé into individual serving portions.
  45. 45Slice the potato pavé into individual serving portions.
  46. 46Deep fry the potato pavé portions in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  47. 47Deep fry the potato pavé portions in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  48. 48Deep fry the potato pavé portions in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  49. 49Remove the fried potato pavé from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
  50. 50Remove the fried potato pavé from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
  51. 51Remove the fried potato pavé from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
  52. 52Plate the potato pavé and garnish with alioli, salsa brava, and fresh basil.
  53. 53Plate the potato pavé and garnish with alioli, salsa brava, and fresh basil.
  54. 54Plate the potato pavé and garnish with alioli, salsa brava, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Shallots
  • Shallots
  • Shallots
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Tomato paste
  • Tomato paste
  • Tomato paste
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Alioli
  • Alioli
  • Alioli
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh basil

Equipment

PeelerMandoline slicerMetal containersParchment paperHeavy objectPotSpatulaBowlBlenderSieveFrying potSkimmerPaper towelPlate