Caponata di Melanzane

£13≈ €15.55

Il Portico · London

Aubergine served with stracciatella di burrata and basil oil.

Nutrition

≈ 300 kcalper portion of about 200 g

Protein12%
12%
Fat71%
71%
Carbohydrates17%
17%

Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.

About the dish

A Sicilian-style eggplant dish, here served with fresh creamy cheese and basil.

Cuisine: Italian (Sicilian)

Typical ingredients

aubergine
stracciatella di burrata
basil oil

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History of the dish

Italy

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Origin: Italy

Caponata (Sicilian: capunata) is a Sicilian dish consisting of chopped, fried eggplant and other vegetables, seasoned with olive oil, tomato sauce, celery, olives, and capers, in an agrodolce (sweet and sour) sauce. Variants add carrots, bell peppers, potatoes, pine nuts, and raisins.

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