Cook The Book: Sweet And Sour Eggplant And Onion St

Name: Cook The Book: Sweet And Sour Eggplant And Onion Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 small, whole cipolline onions or shallots; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup smooth tomato sauce, homemade or store bought; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 large springs thyme; 1 teaspoon dry Greek oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; Kosher salt and cracked black pepper; Blended oil for deep frying (50 percent canola or sunflower, 50 percent extra-virgin olive oil); 1 1/2 large eggplants, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick, then cut into 1-inch chunks

Servings: persons

15 small, whole cipolline onions or shallots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup smooth tomato sauce, homemade or store bought
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cinnamon sticks
3 large springs thyme
1 teaspoon dry Greek oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Blended oil for deep frying (50 percent canola or sunflower, 50 percent extra-virgin olive oil)
1 1/2 large eggplants, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick, then cut into 1-inch chunks

1
If the onions are large, cut them in half. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the cipolline and garlic, and pan-roast until slightly golden, shaking the pan. Deglaze the pan with vinegar, then add the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cinnamon sticks, thyme, oregano, and sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring up to the boil and then reduce the heat. Partially cover the pan and braise gently until the onions are just fork-tender, up to 20 minutes. The juice will be quite thick. Reserve.
2
Prepare a pot of blended oil or deep fryer for deep-frying; heat the oil to 350u00b0F to 375u00b0F. Salt and pepper the eggplant, and deep-fry until nicely browned. Drain on paper towels to get rid of the excess oil; season again with salt.
3
Fold the fried eggplant into tho onion mixture and taste for sugar and vinegar. Remove the remains of the thyme and cinnamon sticks, if you like.
4
If you prefer not to deep-fry the eggplant, you can saute it in thick, round slices in olive oil until golden brown, then drain and quarter them into wedges.

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 small, whole cipolline onions or shallots, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, smashed, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Sweet And Sour Eggplant And Onion Stew 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.

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Cook The Book: Sweet And Sour Eggplant And Onion Stew

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