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Classic Ratatouille

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Onion chopped fine
  • 4 cloves Garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife and minced
  • 3 Japanese Eggplants split lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 small Zucchini split lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 small Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 4 Plum Tomatoes chopped coarse
  • 1/8 tsp ground Coriander
  • 1/8 tsp ground Fennel
  • 1/4 tsp ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Curry powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh Basil leaves or fresh Cilantro chopped fine
  • Vegetable or Canola oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Spread cut eggplant flat on a dry paper-towel and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large, heavy skillet heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add a pinch or two of salt to taste.
  3. With the heat still on medium high, stir in the bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes (if it seems too dry you can add a little more oil). Add the tomatoes, half of each of the dry spices and salt to taste. Cook for another minute.
  4. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the eggplant is softened. Then add the zucchini and the rest of dry spices. Mix well and reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes till all the vegetables are done. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Mix in the fresh herbs just before serving.