Eggplants can be used to prepare tasty appetizers, first courses, side dishes, second courses and even… desserts! Thinking of listing all the recipes based on the famous purple vegetable would be impossible: so here is a list of five typical Sicilian eggplant recipes!

2010年8月25日 · Melanzane, or Sicilian eggplants are characterised by a rotund shape and distinctive light purple colour that reminds me of a magical night sky. Their skin is tender and thin and the flesh feels firm to the touch. There are many ways to enjoy melanzane but tonight’s culinary lesson is one in simplicity and an education in basic taste.

2020年7月8日 · Sicilian caponata is a tasty salad or relish made of eggplant with onions, celery, and tomatoes and augmented with tangy olives and capers. It's best the next day, so try to make it ahead and store it in the fridge in a tight-lid mason jar.

2018年9月1日 · The sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant recipe that is infamous all over this island! This blend of eggplant, onion, celery, tomatoes, olives and capers has a unique flavor due to the addition of sugar and red wine vinegar that take this dish to a whole new level.

2018年11月11日 · Eggplant caponata is an Italian appetizer from Sicily made from eggplant and other fried vegetables served at room temperature. Throughout Sicily, there are countless variations of the caponata recipe. Some use octopus …

Caponata Siciliana is a Sicilian relish and antipasto dish made with fried eggplant, capers, olives, and other assorted vegetables in a tomato-based agrodolce (sweet and sour sauce). Eggplant caponata recipes can differ between families and cities and some add other ingredients like pine nuts, raisins, and potatoes.

2024年4月5日 · Eggplant Caponata is a traditional Sicilian dish with a sweet and sour flavor known as "agrodolce" in Italian. It's a rustic eggplant salad made with olives, tomatoes, celery, pine nuts, raisins and plenty of other flavorful ingredients.

2023年10月6日 · Caponata siciliana is arguably Sicily's most quintessential dish. Whether you've traveled to the island or not, you're likely familiar with this kaleidoscope of eggplant, peppers, leafy vegetables, raisins, and pine nuts.

2023年8月28日 · Caponata is a Sicilian dish with eggplant, tomatoes, olives, and capers, known for its sweet and sour taste. From Provence, France, Ratatouille features eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, cooked with herbs for a distinct Mediterranean flavor.

Sprinkle diced eggplant with salt and place in a colander for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness. Rinse under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant in batches until golden and soft, then set onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.