Patatas bravas

Patatas bravas is a dish native to Spain. It typically consists of white potatoes that have been cut into cubes, then fried in oil and served hot with a spicy "brava" sauce. The brava sauce is primarily sweet or smoked paprika and olive-oil-based, often thickened with cornstarch. Some regions call for the addition of tomato paste, although there can be many variations.
The dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain as a variety of tapas.

Consumption

Patatas bravas are served in bars in servings that contain approximately a quarter of a kilogram of potatoes. It is frequently consumed as part of tapas.
The sauce for patatas bravas is also sometimes served over mussels. This dish is known as mejillones en salsa brava.