otilia's peperonata

I got this recipe from a friend, hence the name. It’s an Italian pepper stew recipe, but she changed it a bit by adding capers and bay leaves. And I also changed it by using grilled peppers.

Enjoy!

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otilia's peperonata

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Ingredients

• 30 ml olive oil

• 1 big onion, peeled and sliced

• 3 tbsp tomato paste 

• 200ml water

• 4 red bell peppers, grilled and sliced (I used store bought roasted red peppers) 

• 6 garlic cloves, sliced

• 4 tsp capers

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp white vinegar

• 1 bay leaf

• Salt and black pepper to taste

To serve: freshly baked ciabatta

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Method

1. In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, then add the garlic and bay leaf. When fragrant, add the tomato paste and sauté it for a few seconds. Stir from time to time. 

2. Add the water, sugar, salt, black pepper and vinegar. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 5 minutes, then add the peppers and capers. 

3. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.

4. Eat it with ciabatta drizzled with cold pressed olive oil. 

5. It goes very well with cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, etc. 

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