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!
otilia's peperonata
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
Method
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.
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.
Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
Eat it with ciabatta drizzled with cold pressed olive oil.
It goes very well with cheese, eggs, fish, chicken, etc.
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