The capital of patatas bravas is Palencia

In Spain we really like to link dishes or recipes to specific places where they are made. But also organize competitions in which the contestants must captivate with their preparations. Well, in this context, we already know what the capital of the patatas bravas. Because Palencia will host the I Competition International Production of Patatas Bravas that will distribute three thousand euros in prizes. The main objective will be to find the best among the different participants who manage to prepare a delicious dish accompanied by the typical hot sauce. We will tell you more below!

Birth of the capital of patatas bravas

The contest is promoted by Gastropalence, from the businessman from Palencia Javier San Segundo. The Castilian-Leon city council, the Provincial Council and even the Junta de Castilla y León also have support. In this way, together with the promotion of tourism in the city, you can taste this traditional dish of Palencia, capital of the patatas bravas par excellence.

The contest is entitled «Una de bravas », is the first and only international competition based on the elaboration of this dish with wide diffusion throughout Spain. It represents part of the Spanish gastronomy. Restaurants and bars are the great setting for this delicacy that allows diners to share a gastronomic experience with its spice in the center.

The contest, which has already opened its registrations, will be a great showcase for all chefs who want to present their preparations. The only requirement it's just being passionate about bravo. All you have to do is send an authentic recipe with a photo and register at the contest website Palencia Brava. The registration period will end on September 15.

An expert jury will taste them

After the registration period, an expert jury will choose the twelve best recipes. The originality, technique and innovation In the elaboration. Also the ease of serving, in addition to the values ​​of aesthetics, color of the plate and plating.

After the first work of the jury, the Grand finale. Will be the next day October 5 in the Technological Center of Cereals of Castilla y León, located in Palencia. That day the contest will count on the participation of the jury of Eduardo Gonzalez, creator of angry Barcelona.

Edu Gonzalez He is passionate about the bravas, creator of the renowned Instagram account @bravasbarcelona. This has become a guide to identify the best patatas bravas in Barcelona and in Catalonia. He has also created the website that shows all the bars in Barcelona, located by districts, where this dish is served. It even offers a review of the bravas that can be tasted.

Currently, he has already started the same project in Madrid. Your objective will be to publicize this delicacy in la capital of the patatas bravas more Spanish. González has assured that «Palencia is going to be the epicenter of the brave potato "in October and declares that" to be part of the jury of a contest of this size is an honor and a complete responsibility ".

 

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· La Xarxa · @grupovarela 🏙: Plaça Molina, 2. 📝💶: € 7 🍟🥔: I've known the chef @carlosallue for years and he has no problem telling me that he uses Primor potatoes. They are given a previous cooking, boiling them for a while and pricking them until they are ideal. They cool and rest in cold until command. At that moment they sink into the fryer with burning oil. The creation of this crisp edge is bookish and the tender interior of the potato patiently awaits the explosion on your palate. 🌶🔥: To dye this tapa bright orange, Carlos has relied on the successful 'mojomesco' sauce (mojo + romesco) that hits him at the group's other venues: Bodega La Puntual, L'Estupendu and Casa Varela. But ... in this case it is helped by the impetus of the sobrasada to achieve such a powerful flavor. What does remain from the original formula, and how much it works for them, is this garlic sauce made from roasted garlic, which is used to tame the avalanche of sensations transmitted by its red companion. 🍻🍴: The covert colonization of the city by the Varela Group begins. They start at Plaça Molina and little by little they will invade Badalona, ​​Europa and Mars. Well, I'm exaggerating with its expansion plans, but come on, the commitment to the emblematic square in the upper area is clear. Terrazote, private rooms, the same product philosophy and market cuisine without fancy stuff. Of course, the prices are in line with the environment. I, who live in an ultra-tourist area, do not freak out with the bill, but of course, it is true that it is not cheap ... #LaXarxa #bravasBCN

A shared publication of Bravas Potatoes Barcelona (@bravasbarcelona) the 4 Jul, 2020 at 11: 34 PDT

Gastronomic promotion for Palencia

El Palencia Brava project aims to influence the positioning of the province as a quality tourist and gastronomic destination. Also recognize the value of potatoes that are cultivated in the regions of the Ojeda, Valdivia and the Boedo.

In addition, within the framework of the contest, a series of «Brave gastronomic routes» that will take place in the capital and the province from October 1 to 5. On these routes the historical, cultural, natural and gastronomic heritage of the province of Palencia will be shown.

Origin of the patatas bravas

It was at the end of seventeenth century when you start to find references of the spicy potatoes. In the same way that today it was a very popular dish and with very humble origin. Actually it was and is an elaboration of french fries in the shape of a wedge that are served together with a sauce dressing, more or less spicy, to alleviate the hunger of the poor of the time.

Currently, the establishment of a capital of the patatas bravas is justified because they are still a typical tapa popular Spanish. A dish that allows you to socialize, which makes it even better known in Spain and abroad. In a compilation of potato recipes and elaborations from around the world, the ONU recognizes the bravas as a typical spanish dish.

As in many other popular dishes, the discrepancies are in the receta original. Also in the ingredients for the elaboration of the hot sauce. Depending on the area of ​​the country, some ingredients or others have been used. Without a doubt, this contest in the capital of the patatas bravas it will lay the foundations of what the good ones are and where the future of one of the best and best known Spanish tapas is heading.