EVEN though we do not have holiday weather right now, we can still have some sunshine at home by recreating our favourite dishes from abroad.
Supermarket tapas ranges have increased in popularity but it is fun – and easy – to make your own too.
Here are three dishes that will impress your friends and family. Serve with a nice bottle of Spanish wine.
For more inspiration take a look at these and other recipe ideas at Morrisons.com.
Spicy patatas bravas – 65p per serving
Serves 10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
YOU NEED:
For the potatoes:
- 1.5kg potatoes (ideally Maris Piper), cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 200ml olive oil for frying
- For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- Pinch of chilli powder
- Pinch of sugar
- Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
METHOD:
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for about five minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic, tomatoes, red chilli tomato purée, paprika, chilli powder and sugar and bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
- Simmer very gently for 20 minutes until it turns into a thick sauce.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Take the cubed potatoes and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- Spread over a roasting tin and toss the potatoes in the oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and golden brown.
- Gently reheat the sauce in a saucepan.
- Tip the potatoes into dishes and spoon over the sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley.