Aubergines In Sweet And Sour Sauce (Caponata) Recip

Name: Aubergines In Sweet And Sour Sauce (Caponata) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 gm aubergines diced small; 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 lrg onion peeled and finely sliced; 1 tsp dry oregano; 2 x young celery stalks minced; 450 gm tomatoes skinned and minced or possibly one 400g tin minced tomatoes; 1 tsp demerara sugar; 115 gm green olives rinsed and stoned; 3 Tbsp. capers rinsed; 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. pine nuts toasted in a dry frying pan freshly grnd black pepper

Servings: persons

900 gm aubergines diced small
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lrg onion peeled and finely sliced
1 tsp dry oregano
2 x young celery stalks minced
450 gm tomatoes skinned and minced or possibly one 400g tin minced tomatoes
1 tsp demerara sugar
115 gm green olives rinsed and stoned
3 Tbsp. capers rinsed
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. pine nuts toasted in a dry frying pan freshly grnd black pepper

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Heat the oil gently in a heavy based saucepan and saute/fry the onion in it till light golden brown.
2
Add in the oregano and aubergines and keep turning them with a spatula for 510 min till they wilt a little.
3
Add in the remaining ingredients except the pine nuts and only 2 Tbsp.
4
of the vinegar at this stage.
5
Cover and simmer for 35-40 min till everything is soft.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning adding more vinegar if necessary for a sweet and sour balance.
7
Serve the caponata at room temperature scattering the toasted nuts over it at the last minute.
8
Sicilian caponata bears the hallmarks of its Arab ancestry in its fusion of sweet and sour tastes.
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However this fusion should be balanced so which the caponata does not lose its charm.
10
Make sure it does not taste predominantly sour so taste first and then add in any extra vinegar if you wish.
11
Traditionally the aubergines are first fried and then added to the dish.
12
However this version produces lighter results.

2203

kcal

Calories

Fat

457

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 900 gm aubergines diced small, 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 lrg onion peeled and finely sliced, 1 tsp dry oregano, and more.

Yes, Aubergines In Sweet And Sour Sauce (Caponata) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aubergines In Sweet And Sour Sauce (Caponata) Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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