Receta Caponata (Eggplant Appetizer)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Sprinkle the eggplant withh the coarse salt and toss the cubes. Let them drain in a colander for 1/2 hr., then pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet and saute/fry onion, peppers, and celery over med. high heat for 5 minutes., stirring. Add in the eggplant and toss for another 5 minutes. Add in the tomato puree, winer vinegar, sugar, and garlic and stir for 2 minutes. longer.
- In the skillet (if it's ovenproof) or possibly baking dish, bake the caponata, uncovered for 20 minutes. Add in the olives and capers and stir well. Bake 15 minutes. more, or possibly till most of liquid has evaporated.
- Cold the caponata, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, for 24 hours. before serving. Caponata will keep for at least a week in the 'fridge, or possibly 6 mos. frzn.
- Yield: about 6 c.