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Patatas Bravas are a classic in tapas bars. And like so many “classics” of cuisine, there are several versions of the “true” classic. Some use the tomato sauce, some don’t. They use a garlicky sauce like mayonnaise or aioli, sometimes called “allioli”, which is egg based.

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Allioli, or Alioli (Catalan and Spanish) is Spain’s answer to the French garlic mayonnaise called “aioli”. Originally just pounded garlic and oil, typically it is made with egg yolk now. Here, I cheat and use jarred mayonnaise. Version 2 is a lower cholesterol version with bigger flavor based on a sherry vinaigrette. Allioli is used with fish, seafood, potato dishes, or grilled dishes.

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