Рецепт Caponata All Guidia (La Cucina Italiana)
Порций: 1
Ингредиенты
- 3 med Eggplants, peeled and cubed Salt
- 1 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 2 x Onions, sliced
- 2 stalk celery, sliced
- 5 x Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, (Substitute Pomi brand if fresh tomatoes are less-than-best-quality)
- 1/2 c. Minced pitted black olives, (Mediterranean type)
- 1/4 c. Capers
- 1 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh basil
Инструкции
- Place the eggplants in a colander and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. salt. Let sit for 1 hour to let them drain their bitter juices. Heat the extra virgin olive oil till it is very warm. Gently squeeze the eggplant dry and blot with paper towels; fry till golden brown all over, turning often. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a serving bowl. Add in the onion and celery to the extra virgin olive oil, and cook till crsip-tender about 5 min. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 min. Pour over the eggplants in the bowl. Add in the basil and stir gently. Serve at room temperature.