Caponata
Caponata
Eggplant Caponata
Caponata


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> Subject: Caponata
> I love this stuff. Gimme a recipe, Please!


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Caponata

Recipe By :Heidi Rabel
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:50
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion -- peeled and diced
2 large carrots -- peeled and diced
1 large eggplant -- stem removed and cut into 3/4" cubes
1 cup raw zucchini -- diced
3 cloves garlic -- chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
14 1/2 ounces premium diced tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons caper juice
1/4 cup Marinated Black Olives -- see recipe
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt -- to taste

In a 3-quart saucepan over low heat, cook the onion in oil until it is
translucent (about 6 - 8 minutes). Add carrot and eggplant, and steam,
covered, for 6 - 8 minutes. Add zucchini, garlic, and herbs, and simmer
uncovered for 10 more minutes, tossing to blend flavors. Add tomatoes and
wine, and simmer until all the vegetables are completely cooked (10 - 15
minutes). Add the other ingredients, mixing thoroughly, and simmer for 15
-
20 more minutes to blend flavors and thicken the stew. Transfer to a
non-reactive bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and
let
it cool to room temperature.

Taste and correct seasoning if necessary. It should be flavorful, slightly
tart, and have just a tiny bite from the red pepper. Refrigerate, tightly
covered, until ready to serve. It will last a week refrigerated if there
is
very little air between the sauce and its lid.

NOTES : Caponata, the Italian version of French ratatouille, is a thick,
flavorful vegetable relish or stew that is used as a spread for bread. I
keep it in my refrigerator throughout the summer, and use it as an hors
d'oeuvre spread, a sandwich filling, or a relish with cold chicken or
fish.


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Caponata

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds eggplant -- cut into 1" cubes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion -- coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper -- diced
1 yellow bell pepper -- diced
2 cups celery -- sliced
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup black olives -- chopped
2 chopped anchovy filets -- optional
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves -- thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Place the eggplant cubes in a colander and sprinkle them generously
with
salt. Let stand at least 1/2 hour; rinse well under cold water, drain,
and
pat dry with paper towels.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a deep heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute
eggplant until tender and almost golden. Remove and set aside. Add the
garlic and onions and saute until softened. Add celery, tomatoes, peppers,
and eggplant and cook for approx. 15 minutes uncovered. Combine red wine
vinegar with sugar and add to vegetable mixture. Simmer, uncovered for
about
15 - 20 minutes or until mixture is thick and the flavors are well
developed - add capers, chopped olives (and anchovies, if using.) Continue
cooking for a few more minutes. Season the caponata with salt, pepper.
Stir
in basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and parsley. Serve hot, cold or at
room
temperature!

Source:
"http://www.themestream.com/"

Serving Ideas : Caponata is delicious as a
topping for bruschettas or crostinis, or served on toasted pita triangles,
spread on crusty Italian bread or whole grain crackers, or even, coarsely
pureed to use as a dip with breadsticks. And, although traditionally,
caponata is served cold or at room
temperature,you can serve it hot as a vegetable side dish or as a topping
on
grilled rainbow trout. You can even combine it with pasta for a quick
meal!

NOTES : Traditionally, caponata is cooled, then refrigerated for 24 hours
before serving. Caponata also keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a
week and can be frozen for up to 3 months. I like to freeze smaller
portions
to have available for a quick appetizer.


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Eggplant Caponata

Recipe By :The Heart of Sicily
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds eggplant, peeled -- cut into 1" cubes
salt
1 large onion -- coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce -- (homemade gravy)
1/2 cup tomato paste -- thinned with 1/2 cup water
1 stalk celery -- coarsely chopped
1 cup green olive -- coarsely chopped
1/4 cup capers -- rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
black pepper
olive oil -- for frying
hard boiled eggs -- halved, for garnish
parsley -- chopped, for garnish

Put the eggplant in a colander, salt and let stand for 1 hour to drain
while you make the sauce.
Saute the onion in the olive oil for 2 - 3 minutes, until just golden.
Add the thinned tomato paste and the tomato sauce. Simmer, uncovered,
until
thickened, about 5 - 8 minutes. Add the celery, olives, capers and sugar.
Stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 15 - 20
minutes. Transfer sauce to a large bowl, set aside and cool.
Heat 1 inch of olive oil in a large saute pan. Dry the eggplant pieces
and fry them, a batch at a time, until golden. Place on paper towels to
drain.
Add the eggplant to the sauce and mix well. Taste for seasoning, then
let
cool. Garnish with hardboiled eggs and parsley. Serve at room temperature.


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Caponata

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizer Sauteed
Simmered Vegetable


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 whole globe eggplant -- diced with peel
1 onion -- coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper -- chopped
Salt -- to taste
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped salad olives
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Black pepper -- to taste
1 Dash hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons capers (optional)
4 anchovy fillets -- chopped (optional)

Saute first 5 ingredients in oil in a large skillet. Add tomato sauce and
next 5 ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring
frequently. Stir in hot sauce, oregano, and salt and pepper; chill 24
hours.
Serve with crackers or thin slices of French bread.


NOTES : Deviations: Omit green pepper for people who don't care for them.
It
has little impact on the recipe and, indeed, may even improve it!

Additions: Add capers. If large, chop; if small, use whole.

Original recipe also called for chopped anchovy filets. Again, a matter of
choice four anchovy filets per quart of caponata doesn't add much power.

This is a highly flexible recipe that can be manipulated, stretched and
played with as desired. In Italy, no two people make it exactly alike, so
feel free to make it work. Many think the real secret is the right blend
of
sugar and vinegar (balsamic)...i.e. the sweet and sour combination.


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