Why is this bravas sauce tomato-free?

This recipe offers a unique alternative for those with tomato allergies or preferences, achieving its rich flavor and orange color through a blend of smokey and sweet paprikas, flour, and vegetable broth instead of tomatoes.

What kind of paprika should I use for this sauce?

The recipe specifically calls for both smokey paprika and sweet paprika. Combining these two types ensures a balanced, deep flavor profile characteristic of bravas sauce without relying on tomatoes.

How can I prevent lumps when making the sauce?

To prevent lumps, thoroughly combine the flour and paprikas before gradually whisking the dry mix into the hot olive oil. Then, slowly add the vegetable broth while continuously whisking until the sauce thickens smoothly.

What if my bravas sauce is too thick or too thin?

If your sauce is too thick, gradually add a bit more vegetable broth or water while whisking until it reaches your desired consistency. Ensure you don't boil the sauce, just warm it through.

What are the best ways to serve this Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce?

This brava salsa is specifically designed to be served with patatas bravas. For an authentic experience, serve it alongside some vegan aioli to complement its rich, smokey flavor.

8 years ago

Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce
[Vegan]

MA By: Mireille Aikman

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Vibrant orange Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce drizzled over crispy patatas bravas, served with creamy aioli on a rustic plate.

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Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce [Vegan]

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Tomato based salsa brava is eaten in the north west of Spain. Bravas sauce without tomato is generally eaten in the south of Spain in Andalusia or the north east of Spain like Catalonia. No tomato no complicated steps. Done in 5 minutes.

Ingredients You Need for Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce [Vegan]

Olive oil
Flour
Smokey paprika
Sweet paprika
Vegetable broth
Salt to taste

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How to Prepare Tomato-Free Bravas Sauce [Vegan]

Take a small mixing bowl and add the flour with the sweet paprika powder, the smokey paprika and salt. Combine thoroughly using a spoon. Be sure the ingredients are properly combined.
Reduce heat and add 1 teaspoon of the flour mix to the oil and stir. The flour will sizzle in the oil. Continue adding a teaspoon at a time and whisk until all the flour mix is added to the sauce pan.
You will get an orange color sauce. Take the vegetable broth and slowly add it to the sauce while you keep whisking the sauce. Add about 3/4 of the vegetable broth. Your sauce will thicken so keep on whisking.
When the sauce is to thick add a bit more of vegetable broth or water. Leave the sauce 1 to 2 minutes to warm it through but do not boil the sauce.
Your brava salsa is ready to serve with your patatas bravas. Serve it along side some aioli.