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Caponata is a traditional Sicilian aubergine dish from Sicily, chopped fried vegetables seasoned with capers and a sweet and sour sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines (eggplants)
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp capers and green olives
- 200g tomato puree
- 3 tbsp wine vinegar and 1 tbsp sugar
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Preparation
- Dice the aubergines and fry them in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté chopped onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
- Add tomato puree, capers, and olives, letting the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the fried aubergines, vinegar, and sugar, simmering for a few minutes to develop the sweet-and-sour flavor.
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