Caponata: Eggplant's Attempt at Rebranding

Caponata sounds like a mob boss, but it's actually a sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant relish. It's what you serve when you want people to think you summer in Palermo.

Sauté All Day

You're going to chop onion, pepper, and celery, and sauté them in olive oil until they surrender. Then you add the eggplant, which will immediately absorb all the oil like a thirsty sponge.

Dicing Duty

Get a good vegetable-specific knife—something with a straight edge—to dice the eggplant into perfect little cubes. Presentation matters when you're trying to make a purple vegetable look appetizing.

Get the Right Tool for the Job

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