Ratatouille

Ratatouille ! And I don’t only mean the movie but the dish !

I remember the first time I watched the movie, I fell in love with ”Rémy” the sweet blue rat who is so passionate about cooking that he actually succeeded to turn a simple garbage boy “Lou” into a remarkable chef. I have watched this movie many times that I lost count and it is still one of my favorite movies. 
Today I wanted to try the famous ratatouille french dish. 
Well, the presentation is definitely not as beautiful as the one “Rèmy “ did but the taste was amazing

Ingredients:

• 1 eggplant sliced
• 3 zucchini marrow. Or 1 green zucchini sliced
• 2 small potatoes sliced
• 2 tomatoes sliced ( I used red pepper instead)
• 1 onion finely diced
• 6 garlic cloves ( 2 minced and 3 chopped)
• 2 TBsps fresh chopped Basil
• 3 TBsp olive oil + more for the top
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 500 ml crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

1. Cut all the veggies into thin slices ( It is better to use a Mandoline if you have, in order to have similar thickness , plus it is much easier)
2. In a pot boil so water , add only the potatoes and let them cook for 5 mins .
3. Drain water and remove excess water with a kitchen towel.
4. In a pan add olive oil with onions , chopped garlic and red pepper and cook until golden.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes ( I used ” Pomi”).
6. Add tomato paste, water and salt.
8. Add the fresh chopped basil and oregano and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 mins on low heat.
9. Once done , add the sauce in the bottom of an oven pyrex or pan.
10. Start stacking the veggies .Layer them the way you like it.
11. Mix some olive oil with minced garlic fresh basil and thyme and drizzle over the veggies.
12. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven 190 C for 50-55 mins.
13. Remove the foil last 5 minutes and let it bake uncovered.

Don’t forget to check my Instagram page for step by step photos