Caponata
Sweet-and-sour aubergine relish with capers and olives.
About Caponata
Fried aubergine is simmered with celery, tomato, olives and capers in a sweet-and-sour agrodolce of vinegar and sugar, then served at room temperature. It is the great Sicilian vegetable dish.
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