Despite its American origin, today it seems unthinkable to talk about Spanish gastronomy without mentioning it. This humble tuber has conquered kitchens in every corner of the country, from the most informal tapas to the most avant-garde menus.
The potato stands out for its versatility: it can be fried, boiled, baked, or mashed; it absorbs flavors, adds texture and substance, and is part of dishes that are already cultural heritage.
Barrancosfood.com, a gourmet fifth-range food workshop for the hospitality sector, presents a ranking of the most emblematic and consumed dishes in our gastronomy that have the potato as the main protagonist:
1. Spanish Omelette
Considered by many as the national dish, this recipe combines potatoes and eggs in a delicious omelette served in bars and homes throughout the country.
2. French Fries with Sauces
Among this group, the patatas bravas stand out, a classic Madrid tapa consisting of fried potatoes served with a spicy sauce.
Also worth mentioning are potatoes with aioli, a sauce made with garlic, egg yolk, and oil.
3. Russian Salad
A cold salad that includes boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, tuna, hard-boiled egg, and other ingredients, very common in bars and restaurants.
4. Rioja-Style Potatoes
A traditional stew from La Rioja that combines potatoes with chorizo and dried red peppers, offering an intense and comforting flavor.
5. Marmitako
A traditional Basque stew made with northern albacore tuna, potatoes, onion, peppers, and tomato. Originally prepared by fishermen at sea, it is now an emblematic dish of the region.
6. Potatoes in the Style of Importance
A dish from Castilla y León, specifically from Palencia, consisting of potatoes coated in flour and egg accompanied by a sauce made of onion, garlic, and broth.
7. Country Salad
A summer salad that combines potatoes with fresh vegetables and a dressing of oil and vinegar.
8. Poor Man's Potatoes
An Andalusian recipe (Granada, Jaén, Almería) consisting of fried potatoes with onions and peppers, served as a side dish or main course. It is also typical in Murcian cuisine.
9. Mashed Potatoes with Paprika
A typical dish from Castilla y León consisting of mashed potatoes mixed with paprika and pork cracklings.
10. Atascaburras
A typical winter dish from La Mancha that mixes boiled potatoes with salted cod, walnuts, and hard-boiled egg.
A dish created by shepherds who were stranded by snow in the 17th century.
11. Potatoes with Ribs
A typical dish from the Extremadura and Castilla y León regions where potatoes and pork ribs along with paprika and spices create this tasty stew.
Canarian cuisine also has a similar dish of "ribs with potatoes and corn cobs" served with green mojo sauce (traditional Canarian sauce).
8. Stuffed Potatoes
They can be baked, fried, or even stewed, and you can fill them with meat, tuna, vegetables, cheese, whatever you like!