Provence offers some of the most savory dishes in the world. They cook with fresh seasonal ingredients—vegetables and herbs. Ratatouille is one of those classic dishes.
When you visit Provence go to the towns on the day when they are hosting market day. Towns take turns hosting open-air markets each day of the week. You will find all fresh ingredients, cheeses, breads, wine, salami, candy, as well as perfume, fragrant soaps, art, etc.
Then come back home from your daily excursions, open a bottle of wine, or have a pastis (or two), take the cheese out, bread, and cook!
Ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Zucchini (yellow and green)
- Peppers (green and red)
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Basil
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil
There must be other secret ingredients that go well in this recipe… Let me know of any tips!
Procedure:
- Cook in large pot
- Chop garlic and sauté in olive oil
- Cut vegetables in chunks
- Sauté the vegetables for about an hour or more until it reaches the right consistency
- Throw in basil at the end
It is a relatively simple dish. The only trick is to get the right consistency and flavor.
It pairs well with a Provencal wine.
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