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Sicilian Caponata
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Sicilian Caponata

Caponata alla siciliana is a real south Italian classic! Showcasing some of the best local ingredients, aubergines (eggplant), capers and basil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Aubergines eggplant
  • 100 g Celery
  • 50 g Red onion
  • 30 ml Olive oil
  • 25 ml White vinegar
  • 20 g Sultanas
  • 20 g Pine nuts
  • 20 g Tomato paste
  • 10 g Capers
  • 10 g Sugar
  • 5 g Basil leaves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Partially peal the aubergines (eggplant) using a potato peeler, leaving some of the skin on. This will speed up the cooking process but retaining the shape and texture. Then cut into cubes of roughly 2 cm.
  • Pour the oil in a frying pan (skillet), heat it up and carefully place the cubed aubergines inside. Season slightly with salt. Cook steering occasionally for 10 minutes.
  • By now the aubergines should start to soften and colour, add the chopped onions and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the sliced celery, capers, sultana and pine nuts and cook for a further 5 minutes
  • Add the tomato paste and sugar, steer well, then pour the vinegar, live to cook for one more minute, before removing from the heat.
  • Finish with the fresh basil leaves, adjust the seasoning and serve or let it cool and store in an airtight container.

Notes

HINT AND TIPS:

Always opt for smaller aubergines, because they are less spongy and therefore will absorb less oil.
I like to use apple vinegar for this recipe, it seams to work better then wine vinegar.
Allergens:  SULPHITES, NUTS, CELERY suitable for vegetarian and vegan.
Sicilian Caponata is an awesome side dish, so versatile tasty and so simple to make.
It holds a punch of flavour and is robust enough to be served as a vegetable stew with rice, or as a side for roasted chicken lamb and fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 5g