Ratatouille
Instructions
Ratatouille
Ingredients
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Aubergine (about 275 g)
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1 |
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Courgette (about 200g)
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1 |
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Red pepper
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1 |
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Yellow onion
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1 |
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Cloves of garlic
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2 |
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Tomato paste
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1 tbsp |
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Bay leaf
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1 |
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Rosemary Sprig
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1 |
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Crushed tomatoes (400 g)
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1 jar |
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Vegetables broth
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250 ml |
Gremolata
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Chopped flat leaf parsley
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25 g |
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Crushed garlic cloves
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2 |
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Lemons, grated peel of 1
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To serve
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Sour cream, 42%
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An accidentally vegetarian French classic
Sharpen your French cooking skills with this lovely vegetarian stew, loved by yet another generation thanks to an animated film in the mid-2000s. Ratatouille is an easy and versatile dish that brings homely comfort to any table.
The origins of ratatouille
Ratatouille is believed to originate in the French countryside of Provence. Making a slow-cooked stew from the summer’s harvest was a good way to prevent vegetables from going to waste as the season was ending. Tomatoes, onions, courgettes, aubergines, red and yellow peppers, and other available vegetables were simply chopped and cooked together. The name ratatouille alludes to the cooking process – roughly translated as ‘stirring together.’
Classic ratatouille serving suggestions
Originally, ratatouille was served as a main dish. Today, it is often treated as a side for meat dishes. We suggest serving your ratatouille with gremolata to add an extra kick of flavour. A dollop of smetana can serve as a rich, creamy contrast to the lightness of the vegetables. A slice of crusty bread and butter on the side, and your ratatouille feast can begin.
How to store ratatouille
Ratatouille will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator and will only get tastier as the flavours meld. Simply let the stew cool and transfer to an air-tight container before popping it in the fridge. You can also freeze your ratatouille for up to three months. After cooling, portion the stew into freezer-safe containers or bags, label with the day’s date, and freeze.
