Salsa Brava

Name: Salsa Brava
Yield: Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Preparation info

Yield:
1
cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

About

This Spanish “fierce” sauce has a spicy kick. Typically served with Patatas Bravas, it is equally delicious with grilled meats and fish. Note that paprika burns easily, so be sure to add it toward the end of cooking.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves

Europe
Spain
Sauce
Vegan

Method

In a medium sauté pan or skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with the salt. Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato paste, and stir for 1 minute. Add the flour, stirring and cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the broth and raise the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, u