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Escalivada
Roast eggplant, peppers and onion at 220°C until collapsed and blackened, 40–50 minutes. Cover in a bowl so they steam.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Escalivada take?
1 hr 5 min all in — 15 min prep, 50 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much vinegar?
1 tsp (optional) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Red pepper → Any sweet pepper. Green is grassier.
Any tips from this recipe?
A gas hob or barbecue skins the peppers faster. Anchovy on top is a Catalan extra, not required.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.