Sicilian Caponata | Caponata Siciliana | Vegan |

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  • #Sicilian_Caponata #Caponata_Siciliana #Vegan
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    Ingredients:
    3-4 medium eggplants
    3-4 red/yellow/orange bell peppers
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    2 cups oil for frying (olive oil is best)
    1 large onion sliced thin
    2-3 celery stalks sliced
    2 large tablespoons tomato paste
    4 plum tomatoes peeled and cubed
    15 green Sicilian olives pitted and sliced
    1/4 cup raisins (30g)
    1/4 pinoli (30 g)
    2 tablespoons vinegar I used white wine
    2 tablespoons capers in salt rinse well
    1 tablespoon sugar
    Water as needed
    Fresh cracked black pepper
    Fresh basil
    Salt (as desired).
    Directions:
    Step#1- In a large bowl filled with water add a few tsp salt.
    Step#2- Cube eggplant and soak in salted water at least one hour. Place a small plate on top to keep totally submerged. Cube peppers and set aside.
    Step#3- Bring to a boil a small pot filled with water. Add tomatoes in for a few minutes. Remove and easily peel skin off and set aside.
    Step#4- Toast the pinoli nuts in hot frying pan stirring and careful not to burn and then set aside.
    Step#5- Rinse eggplant cubes under cold water. Squeeze water out and place on kitchen towel or paper towel to dry.
    Step#6- Fry small amount at a time and set aside. Heat should be on high so eggplant doesn’t absorb oil. 375°F. Fry the peppers at 350°F and set aside
    Step#7- In a large skillet add oil, sliced onion and celery.
    Step#8- Cook on very low heat with lid on. The vegetables need to cook slowly and not burn. If it dries out add a little water.
    Step#9- Once golden higher the heat, add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes, let it fry for a few minutes and then add capers and olives.
    Step#10- Lid back on an let it cook for 10 minutes.
    Step#11- Add vinegar, let it evaporate and then add raisins, sugar, fried eggplants and fried peppers.
    Lots of fresh basil. Adjust the salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
    Step#12- Lower heat and cook it with lid on for about 10 minutes until all the ingredients marry together.
    Caponata will taste better the next day. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
    Buon appetito

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  • @vlucidity
    @vlucidity 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you, my mother used to serve this but we always ate it cold ,and I remember it being very mushy but had an amazing taste. I'm hoping with your recipe I can create that same taste. I subscribed to your channel thank you so much my mother Sicilian my father Venetian.. I make all her foods but I forgot to ask her about this one before she passed away . Thank you again

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@vlucidity thank you so very much for watching. I truly hope that this recipe will be very close to your mom’s. Sometimes we just cannot replicate taste for my memories, but I sure hope it comes close. God bless and thank you again for watching.💕💕

  • @henryfam58
    @henryfam58 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great recipe, even greater teacher! Love you style and explanation on how to make this caponata.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@henryfam58 thank you so much!! Going to make a batch this week and will enjoy it with family. 💕

  • @annecaru9208
    @annecaru9208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YUM

  • @clementerapesta3863
    @clementerapesta3863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cucinare è come amare, un connubio di sensazioni, passione, creatività ma soprattutto tanta tanta pazienza.e tu Ale le hai tutte queste qualità, un abbraccio a tutti voi , e ricordati che sei sempre nei nostri pensieri continua così

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dino che dolcissimo messaggio. Devo dire che hai ragione, ci vuole veramente tanto amore e pazienza ma la gioia di condividere buon cibo è il ringraziamento più grande. Un abbraccio grande a tutti voi.

  • @veevee111
    @veevee111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love caponata and this recipe is lovely.
    I just made some last night and what I no longer do is all that work with the eggplant before cooking it. The simplified version is: after removing sections with too many seeds, cube the eggplant sections and drizzle with olive oil. Massage to be sure the eggplant is coated and roast in the oven at a high temperature, I used my toaster oven. This way, #1 I use less oil, #2 I free up my pans/stovetop for all the other veggies, and #3 the caponata comes together quicker. Sometimes I'll cook and then season the eggplant, let cool and store in the fridge a couple of days until I'm ready to make the rest of the caponata, so its a make-ahead shortcut.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for sharing. It sounds like a lovely alternative.

    • @veevee111
      @veevee111 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alessandrasfoodislove you're welcome. I found out through trial and error. 😊

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@veevee111 the less oil is so important. Thank you , I will certainly try. So happy to have the farm fresh eggplants in season.

  • @sandradean6061
    @sandradean6061 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As I made a note to myself 👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🏻 THIS IS THE BEST CABONATA .. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌 love this ❤️ thank you for your tasty recipe 🙏🏻 not everyone use all these ingredients to make it tasty like yours. So glad I found yours 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️👌 GRAZIA🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! You sure made my day. I love making caponata in the summer months when all the ingredients are fresh from my garden. Grazie a te!! Kisses 😍💚🤍♥️

  • @debragallagher8658
    @debragallagher8658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love caponata💕💕💕💕

  • @VitoChefItaly
    @VitoChefItaly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Alessandra, Another special recipe, brava Alessandra. Well done. I saw your puppy under your scene 🙂 (Daisy my LAB sends a big HUG to you and your puppy too) ciao ciao from Italy

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ciao Vito, grazie sempre per i tuoi cari messaggi. Tanti saluti a Daisy, my dog never leaves my side in the hope I drop some food. Lol 😂
      Thank you always for watching. 💖💚🤍♥️

  • @susanstarkey-hendricks9299
    @susanstarkey-hendricks9299 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve a similar process and I use a touch of anchovy paste for the umami. Love your recipes. Many thanks from Kapoho HI.

  • @arianemariano3807
    @arianemariano3807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my Moms favorites as well! Love this! ❤️

  • @kathleenhensley5951
    @kathleenhensley5951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh, that looks so good!

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching.
      The longer it sits in the fridge the better it tastes.

  • @annjannace6957
    @annjannace6957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alexandra this was cooked to perfection!!! Just love all your recipes ! & your sincere presentations going to get the ingredients thx so much XO

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Ann! Messages like yours sure make me so happy! 💖

  • @annmarievoccola1319
    @annmarievoccola1319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BEST EVER!!! as ALWAYS! LOVE EVERY THING YOU MAKE. GRAZIE FOR SHOWING AND SHARING ALESSANDRA! :-)

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dear Anna! I just love all the messages you leave me. Grazie di cuore. 💖

  • @marylougarofalo1932
    @marylougarofalo1932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just finished and it is delicious 😊

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Keep some for tomorrow and it will taste even better. 🇮🇹💚🤍♥️ you just made me so happy

  • @kedd2318
    @kedd2318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Works over pasta as well. Wonderful with crackers. I sometimes make a good sized batch, divide up and freeze.

  • @ronin4711
    @ronin4711 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks and I bet,( I can almost taste it), its DELICIOUS, bravo, thanks for the video.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!Hope you'll make it. It's a family favorite here in our home.

  • @tommyammo6135
    @tommyammo6135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of Brooklyn when I was little so long ago. Thanks for another fine recipe and for the exhaust fan, I’m gonna try that one😀

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tommy one bite and you’ll be back in Brooklyn. Food is indeed love and laced with so mush nostalgia of our childhood and loved ones. Stay cool and hope you’ll make it

  • @marygallinger648
    @marygallinger648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alessandra 🌸👋
    How are you are ? Are you able to keep cool 😎,this summer so far ? its been very hot here .Sicilian Caponata looks amazing 😉 I can not wait
    To give it a try , thank you 🙏 for the tip about chopping onions over the stove I will try that tip next time I chop some onion .
    It’s always nice to try new recipes,this looks like a good one ☝️ thank you 😊 for the recipe. Xoxoxo
    Your friend Mary.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cara Mary,
      Come stai? All great here and hope the same for you and your dad. 💖 love Sicilian caponata. I’ll be making a Neapolitan version of something similar.
      I’m so glad you’ll try the onion trick. Just something I’ve tried and it works for me.
      Be safe in this heat and sending you a big 🤗 hug!
      La tua amica
      Alessandra

    • @marygallinger648
      @marygallinger648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra
      MY dad is doing good, I am also doing well,just trying to keep cool this summer it’s been a hot 🥵 one so far ,my dad was over this past weekend it was my husband s birthday 🎂 I Made him a chocolate 🍫 cake 🎂 and I made a black cherry 🍒 cream cheese frosting recipe
      It was saposta be strawberry 🍓 cream cheese frosting but my husband asked if it could be cherry I said i would give it a try it turned out pretty good . Looking forward to more recipes 🤗 hugs 🤗 always take care be safe enjoy 😉 the rest of your week .
      La tua amica
      Mary.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marygallinger648 happy birthday to your husband. I’m sure it was a delicious cake because it’s made with love! So wonderful you get yo spend time with your dad. 💖 yes it’s been too too hot here too.
      Sending you a big hug! Alessandra

    • @marygallinger648
      @marygallinger648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra
      I will pass on your message to husband thank you 🙏 God Bless .
      Have a good night,my friend.
      Mary.

  • @Batlady
    @Batlady 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yummmm now I’m,in the mood to make this! Lol nice,piece of crispy Italian bread and you have a meal! ..grazie Alessandra for another great recipe! ❤️

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and for the lovely message. I make it the ought the summer and it’s a crowd pleaser.

    • @bennedettocracolici5058
      @bennedettocracolici5058 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes crispy garlic bread.

  • @lynncapella3837
    @lynncapella3837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d love to have this with some grilled swordfish! Especially with some home grown eggplants and tomatoes!

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds absolutely delicious! Thank you always for watching 💖

  • @michellearnone7695
    @michellearnone7695 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have to try this, my mom always made this . Looks delicious

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Michelle. Seems like a lot but it goes quick. Make extra it saves so well. 💖

  • @jyc313
    @jyc313 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What is the paring knife brand? Great recipe btw - it’s my go to for caponata.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The brand is KAIMANO from Italy. They’re affordable kitchen knives that work so well. Thank you for watching

  • @lauritotarogetbehead8327
    @lauritotarogetbehead8327 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amica a Mia 🇮🇹 Buon Sabato 🍷 amiamo la tua ricetta della caponata quasi come le mie famiglie. Sei una cuoca meravigliosa, le tue ricette sono perfette. Dio benedica 🇮🇹🇮🇹💖💖💖💖

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cara Lauri, questi si che è un complimento formidabile. Grazie di cuore! Thank you for watching! God bless 💖

  • @mariadisalvo9059
    @mariadisalvo9059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buonissima Alessandra a me piace tantissimo hai fatto un buon lavoro 👍👏♥️🥰

  • @avidob
    @avidob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, it is me again asking for how many guests this beautiful recipe is intended? thanks

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would say also for 6 to 8 people. This specific recipe is wonderful if left over. The next day, the flavors really coming together nicely.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching

    • @avidob
      @avidob ปีที่แล้ว

      many thanks!!! @@alessandrasfoodislove

  • @joannewachel2505
    @joannewachel2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had this made with fish one time and I hated it. I think I might enjoy your version because I love all the ingredients that you have used.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would be curious to taste it. But I think the eggplant and peppers are perfect together. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @sabatoleo29
    @sabatoleo29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yummyyyyyyy !!!!!

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Caro Sabatino, grazie sempre di cuore. Saluti cari a tutti voi. 💖

  • @GohAhweh
    @GohAhweh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE Caponata..❤️🤍💚

  • @maryjanew20
    @maryjanew20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Caponata is one of my favorite dishes. My nonna would send us to school with caponata sandwiches for lunch. Just wondering if those knives are available anywhere in the US?

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nonna knew best! You must’ve been the envy in the school cafeteria. I love it with mozzarella in a good crunchy italian bread 🥖. Thank you so much for watching

  • @ParlaAmericanoWithBob
    @ParlaAmericanoWithBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ciao Alessandra!🇺🇲🇮🇹🇺🇲🇮🇹. Fa caldo !!

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Caro Bob non parliamo del caldo. Spero che ti sia piaciuta la ricetta. Grazie

  • @bennedettocracolici5058
    @bennedettocracolici5058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I put the eggplant in the oven and bake them so that way it doesn't absorb lots of oil ? Thank you.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a great idea. Even in the air fryer works. I’m sure it will be delicious. Thank you for watching

    • @bennedettocracolici5058
      @bennedettocracolici5058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alessandrasfoodislove thank you so much for getting back at me. I will cut them in pieces and with a very little oil I will bake them. Grazie per rispodimi. Bella giornata a te.

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bennedettocracolici5058 con piacere! Glad I could help 💚🤍♥️

  • @CrusaderX
    @CrusaderX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cooked eggplant and peppers in the air fryer. No need to soak in water.

  • @sueb07853
    @sueb07853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can This being made and preserved?

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure it can but not sure of the canning process to preserve. You can also make a large batch and freeze individually. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching. 💖

  • @sarinawanitakun7837
    @sarinawanitakun7837 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long can it be stored? Can we store them in a jar and put them in the fridge?

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you can store it or use a canning method or even freeze it. Thank you for watching!

  • @chrisb8776
    @chrisb8776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what if i dont rinse the capers because i want the salt to flavor the caponata

  • @feliciabarosa7613
    @feliciabarosa7613 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know if I do it your way it’s old country, thank you…God Blrss

  • @annmarieaspromonte1086
    @annmarieaspromonte1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can always bake the eggplant instead of frying and nuke the celery....faster cooking time, especially in this heat!

    • @alessandrasfoodislove
      @alessandrasfoodislove  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the great tips. Wonderful idea and it cuts down a few calories. 💖