Neapolitan Ciambotta Recipe - Cooking Index
Neapolitan Ciambotta Recipe - Cooking Index
Ciambotta is a member of that hard-to-define category of Italian foods known as minestre, generally somewhere between a thick soup and a stew. It is related to the French ratatouille, typically made with eggplant, onions and tomatoes, and the Sicilian caponata, made with more or less the same vegetables, plus celery and olives. In southern Italy, ciambotta (pronounced chahm-BOHT-tah) may also be spelled giambotta or cianfotta, depending on the region.
Cuisine: Italian| 1 | Onion | |
| 4 | Plum tomatoes | |
| 2 | Baking potatoes - peeled | |
| 1 | Eggplant | |
| 1 | Red bell pepper | |
| 1 | Yellow bell pepper | |
| 3 tablespoons | 45ml | Olive oil |
| Salt - to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste | ||
| 1/2 cup | 20g / 0.7oz | Torn fresh basil leaves - (optional) |
| Freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, | ||
| Pecorino, or Romano cheese - (optional) |
Cut the onion, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and red and yellow bell peppers into 1-inch cubes.
In a large skillet, cook the onion in the oil over medium-low heat until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 40 minutes.
If the mixture becomes too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water. If there is too much liquid, uncover and cook 5 minutes more. Serve the ciambotta warm or at room temperature plain or with basil or cheese.
Variation: Ciambotta With Eggs: When the vegetables are ready, beat 4 to 6 eggs with salt until blended. Pour the eggs over the vegetables. Do not stir. Cover the pan. Cook until the eggs are set, about 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Each of 6 servings: 133 calories; 57 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 3.19 grams fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 06-20-2001
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