Spanish-Style Potatoes

Step 1 -Fill a saucepan with the extra water and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Step 2 -Add the potatoes and the baking soda to the boiling water and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes.

Step 3 -Drain the potatoes immediately.

Step 4 -Return the potatoes back to the hot saucepan and stir them gently for 1 minute. This helps dry them and improves the texture.

Step 5 -Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt and stir until all of the potatoes are coated.

Step 6 -In a large pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil until it shimmers.

Step 7 -Add the potatoes to the hot oil and cook, while stirring occasionally, until they are golden and crispy on all sides, about 20 minutes.

Step 8 -In a saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.

Step 9 -Add the garlic to the hot oil and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 10 -Add the paprika, the cayenne pepper, the oregano, and the remaining salt to the hot oil and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the tomato paste to the spice mixture and cook until it is caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 12 -Add the remaining 3/4 cup of the water to the spice mixture and bring it to a boil.

Step 13 -Cook until the spice mixture thickens into a sauce, about 5 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve the potatoes drizzled with the sauce.