mezzomediStarter · Sicily (Italy)
Caponata
Sicilian sweet and sour eggplant stew with capers and olives.
Ingredients
Pairings inside the dish
Tomato × Olive oil Classic89%Olive oil and tomato, the Mediterranean staple.
- Tomato × Onion Classic88%
Onion and tomato, the base of sofrito and Southern sauces.
- Tomato × Green olive Classic88%
A culinary pillar: together in pissaladière, caponata, Salade Niçoise, and Moroccan tagines.
- Tomato × Wine vinegar Classic88%
A fundamental duo: vinegar enhances tomato's natural acidity for a timeless vinaigrette.
- Tomato × Pine nut Classic88%
A base for Mediterranean salads and pasta, pine nuts add texture and umami roundness.
Onion × Olive oil Classic88%Sacred trilogy: onion confit in olive oil is the base for soffritto, soffriggio, and caramelization.
Wine vinegar × Olive oil Classic88%The basic Mediterranean vinaigrette: oil and vinegar create the classic emulsion for all dishes.
Eggplant × Onion Classic86%Provençal ratatouille: caramelized onion with eggplant creates an essential herbaceous-sweet harmony.
