How to Make Ratatouille (Authentic Recipe)
Ratatouille is a southern French dish that hails from the Provence region of France. It is a hearty vegetable stew best made with fresh end-of-summer produce. Ratatouille is a healthy French dish as it is packed with vegetables and can be easily made vegan.
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The name Ratatouille comes from the French verb “touiller” which means to stir up. The dish was first mentioned in a traditional cookbook in 1783.
The title of the 2007 Pixar film Ratatouille is a reference to the dish. The classic French dish was featured in the film, with the main character being a rat named Remy who aspires to be a chef.
Here are the steps to whip up this delicious French recipe.
Ratatouille Recipe
This traditional French Ratatouille recipe serves up to 6 people.
Ingredients:
- 5 tomatoes
- 2 eggplants
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Ratatouille
- Slice all your vegetables into medium sized pieces (all approximately the same size, about ½ inch), keeping them separate.
- In a pan, heat oil on medium heat and sautée onions with a pinch of salt. Once translucent, add eggplant and bell peppers, then season with a pinch of salt then let cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, add a pinch of salt then let cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the garlic and herbs, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and let cook on low heat for 30 minutes.