{"id":"salsa_brava_c395888769","slug":"salsa-brava","title":"Salsa Brava","description":"An authentic, smoky, and slightly spicy Spanish sauce traditionally served over fried potatoes (Patatas Bravas). This Madrid-style version uses a roux of flour and high-quality smoked pimentón for a rich, velvety texture.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"30 ml Extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"50g Small onion, finely diced","name":"Onion","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"oz","form":"finely diced","notes":"about 1/2 small onion","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 Garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Sauce Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8g All-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"all-purpose","notes":"acts as a thickener","group":"Thickener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"6g Sweet smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón dulce)","name":"Paprika","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"smoked","notes":"Pimentón dulce de la Vera","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2g Hot smoked Spanish paprika (Pimentón picante)","name":"Paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"hot smoked","notes":"Pimentón picante","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"240 ml Vegetable broth","name":"Vegetable Broth","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Chicken broth can also be used","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"5 ml Sherry vinegar","name":"Sherry vinegar","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"Sherry vinegar","notes":"optional for a touch of acidity","group":"Seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.","group":"Sauté","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the minced garlic","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the flour and both types of smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to toast the spices and flour without burning them.","group":"Roux","title":"Stir in the flour and both types of smoked paprika","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Roux"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.","group":"Simmer","title":"Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Let the sauce simmer for about 5-10 minutes until it thickens to a coating consistency. Season with salt and add sherry vinegar if using.","group":"Simmer","title":"Let the sauce simmer","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat. For a perfectly smooth sauce, blend with an immersion blender or in a standard blender until uniform.","group":"Finish","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use authentic Pimentón de la Vera (Spanish smoked paprika). 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