caponatina (eggplant appetizer), mom's

2 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Jun 16, 2018

This is Mom's version of her mother's (Grandma W's) Caponata recipe (also in JAP).

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • small can tomato paste
  • - white vinegar
  • 3 ounces capers, drained and rinsed
  • 11 ounces olives, drained and rinsed
  • 3 medium eggplants, cubed and browned
  • 2 large onions, sliced and browned
  • 1/2 stalk celery, diced

How To Make caponatina (eggplant appetizer), mom's

  • Step 1
    Cut celery and boil until almost tender. Add olives and capers and boil a little then saute in oil. Take up browned eggplant and onion with a slotted spoon. Add celery mixture. Add tomato paste. Salt and pepper to taste. Add about 1/3 c vinegar with garlic and about 1 c sugar to taste. Continue to saute a little longer.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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