Ingredients and preparation
Vegetable Caponata is one of the most representative dishes of Sicilian cuisine and its preparation requires some time, but it is absolutely worth it. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors, typical of Sicilian cuisine, and the freshness of seasonal vegetables.
To prepare Vegetable Caponata, you will need eggplants, tomatoes, onions, celery, green olives, capers, zucchinis, bell peppers, and white wine vinegar. Cut the vegetables into cubes, fry them in plenty of olive oil, and then combine them in a pan with tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cook over low heat for at least an hour and a half, until the vegetables are soft and well cooked. Finally, add the olives and capers, let it rest, and serve your Vegetable Caponata.
Our Chef's tips for a perfect Caponata
Here are our Chef's tips for a perfect Caponata:
- If you want to make your Vegetable Caponata even more flavorful, you can replace white vinegar with lemon juice.
- If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can add some fresh chili to the Vegetable Caponata.
- The Vegetable Caponata is even tastier if prepared the day before and left to rest in the refrigerator.
Pairings with wines and other Sicilian delights
Vegetable Caponata pairs perfectly with red wine, such as Nero d'Avola or Cerasuolo di Vittoria, but also with a fresh and fruity white wine, like Grillo or Inzolia. Moreover, Vegetable Caponata can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish to accompany meat or fish.
Discover our Vegetable Caponata and let yourself be carried away by the taste of summer in Sicily
