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If using anchovies packed in salt, cover in water and soak in a glass bowl for 30 minutes.
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Drain well.
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Using a paper towel, remove the outer skin.
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Split the fillet to remove the bone.
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Place the anchovies in a small bowl and add red pepper flakes.
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Pour over olive oil to cover.
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If using anchovies packed in oil, simply remove the anchovy fillets from the oil and transfer to a small bowl.
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Add red pepper flakes and pour over fresh olive oil.
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Set aside.
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Meanwhile, roast peppers on their sides on racks of gas burners and turn flame on high.
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(Or broil on rack of a broiler pan about 2 inches from heat.)
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Roast, turning with tongs, until skins are blackened, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl, then cover and let steam 10 minutes.
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Peel, seed, and cut into strips.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl toss eggplant, zucchini, and red onions with olive oil.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Grill vegetables over medium heat on a grill pan or grill in batches on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals, turning them, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
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Arrange roasted peppers, grilled vegetables, and olives on a large platter.
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Place the bowl of anchovies on the platter.
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Serve with crusty bread.