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    Sicilian Caponata

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    Caponata is a delectable Sicilian dish featuring a combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, perfect as a side dish or a topping for bread.

    Ingredients for Sicilian Caponata

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    Eggplants, trimmed and cubed

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    Salt

    to taste

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    Olive Oil

    0.25 fluid ounces

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    Celery, thinly sliced

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    Onion, diced

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    Simple Tomato Sauce

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    Green Olives, pitted

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    Capers

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    Anchovies, chopped

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    Red Wine Vinegar

    0.25 fluid ounces

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    Sugar

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    How to Make Sicilian Caponata

    1. Prepare the Eggplants

    Trim and cube the eggplants, then sprinkle generously with salt and place them in a colander for about 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness.

    2. Brown the Eggplants

    Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and sauté the eggplant cubes in batches until golden brown. Remove the eggplants and set them aside.

    3. Sauté the Celery

    In the same pot, add a bit more olive oil and sauté the thinly sliced celery until it turns golden. Remove and set aside the celery.

    4. Cook the Onion

    Add the diced onion to the pot, sautéing it in olive oil for about 7 minutes or until it becomes soft and translucent. Pour in the Simple Tomato Sauce and let it cook for about 7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and meld with the onions.

    5. Combine All Ingredients

    Stir the cooked eggplant and celery into the pot, followed by the green olives, capers, chopped anchovies, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Allow this mixture to cook for about 10 minutes.


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