Caponata Alla Siciliana Recipe

Name: Caponata Alla Siciliana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces eggplant; 1 piece onion; 1 liter oil; 1 packet peeled tomatoes; 50 grams capers; 30 grams pine nuts; 50 grams raisins; 1 piece chili pepper; 50 grams olives; 20 milliliters white vinegar; 20 grams sugar

Servings: persons

1
Cut the eggplant into slices, put them on a sloping surface with coarse salt to make sure they lose water (about half an hour). Rinse and dry well with paper towels. Half of these, remove the skin. Then cut them into cubes.
2
Fry it in hot oil (about 3 minutes), remove and set aside on paper towels and salt it .
3
Cut onion slightly. Fry the onion and add 1 cup of chopped tomatoes, the chopped olives, capers, pine nuts, raisins and chili pepper. Thicken the sauce, add the eggplant and cook 15 minutes all together.
4
At the end, prepare a glass with 3 teaspoons of sugar and a bit of white vinegar and warm water. Mix and add to the sauce. Cooking for 3 minutes.
5
If you wish, you can add a little fresh basil at the end.
6
Serve warm or cold.

2328

kcal

Calories

255

Fat

Carbs

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: 4 pieces eggplant, 1 piece onion, 1 liter oil, 1 packet peeled tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Caponata Alla Siciliana falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caponata Alla Siciliana

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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