Caponata Di Melanzane [peppers And Tomatoes, with Eggplant
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      tablespoons   olive oil
   2                    eggplants -- small
   1 1/4  pounds        eggplant
                        water with coarse salt
   1                    garlic clove -- chopped
   4                    sweet peppers
   1                    onion -- large, sliced
   1                    hot red pepper pod
   2      cups          tomatoes -- peeled and chopped
   3                    regular tomatoes -- (3 to 4)
   2      teaspoons     oregano
   2      tablespoons   capers -- drained
   3                    anchovy filets -- chopped
     1/4  cup           olives -- green and black
 

Preparation:

Some time before cooking, cut the eggplant into cubes; do not peel. Place the cubes into abundant water with some coarse salt. Leave for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and heat till fragrant. Add onion and garlic and sauté‚until translucent. Add peppers and cook until they start to wilt. Add eggplant cubes and cook for 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season with salt, pepper and oregano, and cook until peppers and eggplant are tender but not mushy. Add the capers, olives and anchovies. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature for several hours.