Why Patatas Bravas deserves more attention

Patatas Bravas rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The briny and complex complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Manchego cheese correctly takes real skill.

Spanish eating culture centres on long social meals rather than quick eating. I encountered it first in a tapas bar in Barcelona and that context helped me understand it properly. Estrella Damm beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Patatas Bravas is the dish to start with.