Sweet and Sour Eggplant with Ricotta Salata

Name: Sweet and Sour Eggplant with Ricotta Salata
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced shallots; 3 cups (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into (1-inch) cubes; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled

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Yield

4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ricotta salata is a dry, aged cheese that's more like Parmesan than fresh ricotta. Use sheep's milk feta or Pecorino Romano to substitute if you can't find ricotta salata. Serve this dish with couscous.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced shallots
3 cups (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper
3 tablespoons golden raisins
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into (1-inch) cubes
1 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled

How to Make It

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add bell pepper pieces; sauté 2 minutes. Add raisins and next 4 ingredients (raisins through eggplant); sauté 6 minutes or until eggplant is tender.

Step 2

Add water, vinegar, and honey to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese.

Ratings & Reviews

rstarrlemaitre's Review

2012-09-09T19:12:58-04:00 rstarrlemaitre

I didn't dislike anything about this recipe, but I wanted there to be more to the sweet and sour factor. Use more vinegar and more honey to play it up. I also would add more golden raisins, but use less red bell pepper. You can simmer the eggplant in 1/4 cup liquid in the last step, and then you won't have lots of leftover liquid in the pan.

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