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Escalivada
Escalivada
(comes from the Catalan word escalivar, meaning "to char", as the vegetables were traditionally cooked over embers.)
Ingredients
2 aubergines
2 green peppers
2 red peppers
4 red onions
8 tomatoes
30 cl olive oil
salt and pepper
1 large clove of garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons small capers in vinegar, drained
Preparation
(A barbecue is ideal for making escalivada, as roasting the vegetables in a conventional oven does not really achieve the smoky flavour that is the essence of the dish.)
Char-grill or barbecue peppers and aubergines until soft and tender, then transfer to a bowl, cover with clingfilm, and stand for 15 minutes. Peel both, removing seeds from peppers and tear into large pieces. Remove stem end of aubergine and tear lengthways into 6 pieces. Chop onions and lightly brush with olive oil, then char-grill or barbecue for 3-4 minutes on each side or until just tender and golden. Place char-grilled vegetables on a large platter or in separate bowls.
Place garlic and 1 teaspoon sea salt into a mortar and, using a pestle, pound into a smooth paste , add ¼ cup olive oil, vinegar, parsley and capers. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper, combine well, drizzle mixture over grilled vegetables and serve with crusty bread.
