Ratatouille (Traditional)

Ingredients

Eggplant……..……………........1 (large, cut into 1”chunks)
Courgette………………....…....1 (cut into 1”chunks)
Red or yellow bell pepper…1 (large, cut into 1”chunks)
Onion…………………….…....…1 (large, cut into 1”chunks)
Tomato…………………...….....1(large, chopped)
Garlic………………………..…...2 cloves (chopped)
Basil………………………….......1/2 tea spoon
Salt to taste
Oil to cook

Method

• Heat oil to a pan and add the cut eggplant pieces. Sprinkle with salt and cook with the lid on. Stir now and again to make sure the eggplant pieces cook evenly.
• When the eggplants are 75% cooked add the courgette pieces. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir to cook evenly.
• Now add the bell pepper, onion, tomato, garlic, basil and salt to taste and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir well to mix the flavours evenly.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Serves: 2

Note:

Make sure that the vegetable are not overcooked and do not lose their shape.