<br><div> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">Las <strong>potato </strong>They occupy a central place in the daily diet in <strong>Spain </strong>thanks to its ability to adapt to almost any recipe. They are cheap, easy to find, and allow for multiple cooking techniques. From simple dishes to more complex preparations, this tuber has managed to remain a<strong> basic essential</strong> in homes and restaurants.</p> <span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-md irr-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit irr"> </span></span><span class="content-html"><span class="intext-md hidden-xs hidden-md"> </span></span></span><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">Its presence as a side dish is almost unquestionable, whether with meat, fish or vegetables. <strong>They like fried, boiled or roasted</strong>and are part of deep-rooted traditional recipes. They are also popular in the oven, especially in popular formats such as the well-known market potatoes, or as a complement to roasts, where they absorb intense flavors and are especially tasty.</p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs irr-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit irr"> </span></span><span class="content-html"><span class="intext-xs hidden-xs hidden-md"/></span></span> <figure class="composite-image image-container " data-gtm-element-container="button-gallery"> <div class="picture-wrapper"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 638px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_desktop_filter/uploads/2025/12/04/69318b14ba105.jpeg" width="544" height="363"> <source media="(min-width: 480px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_intermediate_filter/uploads/2025/12/04/69318b14ba105.jpeg" width="607" height="405"> </source></source></picture><span class="visible-md inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span><span class="visible-xs inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span> </div> <figcaption class="figure-caption"> <p class="caption-title ">potatoes image resource</p> <span class="caption-author ">Pexels</span> </figcaption> </figure> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">Among the baked preparations, there is a version that is less common in Spain, but widespread in France: <strong>gratin potatoes</strong>. This classic recipe was recently reinterpreted by the chef <strong>Jordi Roca</strong>from the restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. Through the Cosas de Casa channel, he shares homemade preparations with details typical of haute cuisine.</p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span><span class="content-free-html "><span class="multimedia-video embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 youtube-inline-embed"> [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaF1HJygtMY[/embed] </span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">His advice includes using potatoes cut into very thin slices and, above all, the importance of <strong>do not wash them after cutting</strong>. Maintaining the starch is essential for the set to “harden” correctly in the oven. It also recommends <strong>Grease the pan with butter</strong> manually, a personal gesture that does not alter the final result.</p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span> <figure class="composite-image image-container " data-gtm-element-container="button-gallery"> <div class="picture-wrapper"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 638px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_desktop_filter/uploads/2026/01/31/697e3d5d757ef.jpeg" width="544" height="305"> <source media="(min-width: 480px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_intermediate_filter/uploads/2026/01/31/697e3d5d757ef.jpeg" width="607" height="340"> <img data-full-src="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/uploads/2026/01/31/697e3d5d757ef.jpeg" alt="Jordi Roca" width="449" height="251" src="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_mobile_filter/uploads/2026/01/31/697e3d5d757ef.jpeg" class="lazy"/> </source></source></picture><span class="visible-md inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span><span class="visible-xs inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span> </div> <figcaption class="figure-caption"> <p class="caption-title ">Jordi Roca</p> <span class="caption-author ">YouTube</span> </figcaption> </figure> <span class="content-related content-border related-double " data-gtm-element-container="modulo-noticias-relacionadas"> <span class="module-supra-title"> <span>Also read</span></span> <span class="related-double-module-container "> </span><span class="related-double-module-container "> </span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">The difference lies in its so-called “magic ingredient”: <strong>vanilla seeds added to bacon</strong>. This nuance provides an unexpected and elegant aroma, although it is optional. According to the chef, this detail is part of his <strong>"secret" and brings that "chef's touch and some tricks</strong>" that elevate a simple recipe. Once you've assembled the layers, all that's left to do is bake for 55 minutes and enjoy.</p> </div><script type="script/gg"> gg.didomi.doWhenConsent(!window.didomiBypass, 'c:facebooka-frU9M5JY', function () { console.log('facebook-ad-def'); !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '682047071976590'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); }); </script>