Ratatouille is a dish originating from the Provence region and is something of a French version of our Manchego ratatouille . This dish was relatively unknown outside of France until Pixar launched it into the mainstream in 2007. In the film, Remy prepares this dish to impress a food critic, a risky bet given this is a very basic and traditional dish, but it wins the critic over because it reminds him of his tender childhood. Indeed, the success of this dish lies in the simplicity of its ingredients: onion, pepper, tomato, zucchini, and eggplant . The trick to achieving a good result is to use fresh, firm vegetables, since they are the star of the show. Herbs also add a lot of flavor, so it's much better to use fresh herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can always use the Provençal herb mix sold in supermarkets, which is very suitable for this dish.
Not only is this a delicious dish, but it also looks beautiful on the table. This recipe is perfect as a main course for a light meal, but if you prefer, you can serve it with baked fish , a potato omelet , or as part of a delicious vegetarian dinner .
Next, we'll show you how to prepare ratatouille by cooking the vegetables on the stovetop and then in the oven. This method is our favorite because we can cook both ways with just one cast iron skillet . If you don't have one, don't worry; we have two alternatives that work perfectly:
a. Prepare the sofrito in a pan first and then assemble the ratatouille on a baking tray.
b. Prepare all the ingredients directly on the baking tray (without sautéing) and cook at 160°C for 1 hour, to allow the vegetables to soften without burning.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare Ratatouille
- 3 Ratatouille Video Recipe
- 4 Side Dish Ideas
- 5 Can I prepare it in advance?
- 6 Is it better to prepare it in a pan or on a baking tray?
- 7 Ingredients
- 8 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
With this recipe, you can prepare a Ratatouille for 4 people as a main dish or for 6 if you prepare it as a side dish. You can use a cast iron skillet or a baking sheet, depending on whether you prefer to cook it on the stovetop or in the oven. Remember, if you choose to cook it exclusively in the oven, you should cook it at 160°C for 1 hour instead of at 180°C for 45 minutes.
How to prepare Ratatouille
〉If you don't have fresh herbs, you can add dried ones to the vegetables before putting the ratatouille in the oven.
Ratatouille Video Recipe
Below we show you how to prepare a Ratatouille following the recipe step by step.
Side dish ideas
As we mentioned earlier, this recipe can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. If you choose to serve it as a main dish, you can accompany it with French fries, rice, or a fresh salad. Alternatively, if you prefer to serve it as a side dish, you can prepare grilled meat or baked fish as the main course. The best thing about this dish is that it's delicious freshly made, cold, or reheated the next day.
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes! One of the best things about this dish is that it's delicious both freshly made and reheated the next day. In fact, we love it so much that we've even eaten it cold with forks. Our best tip? Use leftovers to make sandwiches.
Is it better to prepare it in a pan or on a baking tray?
The truth is, you can bake the ratatouille wherever you like. A cast iron skillet allows you to prepare the sofrito and cook the vegetables in the same pan. But if you don't have one, you can always prepare the sofrito in a regular skillet and transfer it to a baking dish to finish cooking the vegetables.
Servings 4
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g1 %
- Fiber 16.8 g68 %
- Sugars 17.1 g
- Calcium 117 %
- Iron 3 %
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
