190 gram eggplant caponata

Eggplant caponata • Sicilian red (190 g)

Brings to the table the true flavor of the Sicily with the Eggplant caponata Sicilian red: a tasty mix of aubergines, tomatoes, celery, onions, olives and capers, prepared according to the traditional island recipe. Soft at the right point and rich in Mediterranean aromas, it is perfect as an appetizer, side dish or seasoning for croutons and bruschetta.

A dip in the Sicilian tradition

The caponata owes its name to an ancient preparation with the Capone fish (Lampuga), then cheap and widespread, which the less wealthy cooked together with fried vegetables and kept in sweet and sour. Over time, the fish has disappeared from the recipe, leaving space for vegetables, always immersed in the typical sweet-agro sauce that enhances its flavors and guarantees its natural conservation.

The real caponata stands out for the care in the preparation: each ingredient is fried separately in sunflower oil to preserve its authentic taste, therefore mixed with a sweet and sour sauce, in perfect balance between sugar and wine vinegar. The oil, a fundamental element, is chosen with particular attention to guarantee perfume and quality, so much so that it is enough to open the jar to perceive its freshness immediately.

Key characteristics of the product:

• Fresh and natural ingredients: eggplant 50 %, tomatoes, celery, onion, olives and capers
• Genuine seasoning: extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, sugar and salt for a sweet-agro balance
• Handicraft: prepared without preservatives, following the Sicilian tradition

• Practical format from 190 g: ideal portion for two people, glass jar with hermetic closure

• Versatility in the kitchen: excellent as a cold appetizer, contour of meat and fish, on bruschetta or in mixed salads

• Gourmet gift idea: pack of 9 jars available for company gifts and Christmas baskets

Origin of aubergines

The aubergines used for our caponata come exclusively from Sicilian cropsItalian, selected to guarantee freshness, quality and an authentic taste that recalls the flavors of the Mediterranean tradition.

The role of oil: balance and perfume

Oil is a key element in our eggplant caponata: not only enhances the authentic flavors of vegetables, but gives that soft and velvety consistency that melts on the palate. We only use superior quality oil - not for frying, but as a real ingredient of the dish. The right quantity, carefully chosen, allows the Mediterranean aromas to release each time open the jar, immediately offering you an intense perfume that speaks of Sicily.

INGREDIENTS:

Eggplant 70%, tomato puree, sunflower oil, onion, green olives, celery, capers, sugar, wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, basil, garlic. Gluten -free, without preservatives.

Allergens:
The highlighted ingredients can cause reactions in allergic or intolerant subjects.

Method of conservation

To keep intact the goodness of the eggplant caponata, we recommend you keep the jar in a cool and dry place, away from sources of heat or direct light. After opening, put the product in the refrigerator at +4 ° C and consume it within 3-4 days to savor it at best freshness and aroma.

Nutritional values (for 100 g of product):

Curiosity about the caponata:

• The caponata was born as a peasant dish: the vegetables were cut into irregular cubes, hence the name in dialect "càpuni" (small piece).

• It was originally prepared without sugar: the modern version adds the sugar to reach the typical sweet and sour balance.

• Each Sicilian family has its variant: who adds pine nuts, who marjoram, who peppers; Ours follows the Ragusan tradition.

• In the past it was also served as a hot dish during the holidays, today it is appreciated above all cold.

• It is customary to offer the caponata to wedding guests as a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

Discover the Sicilian red eggplant caponata: a concentrate of tradition and taste, ready to enhance your every dish with the authenticity of the Mediterranean.