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Ratatouille
Salt eggplant 15 minutes, pat dry. Brown eggplant, then courgette, then peppers in batches in oil. Set aside.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Ratatouille take?
1 hr 10 min all in — 20 min prep, 50 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. 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 Vegan, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Thyme → A bay leaf and parsley at the end. Still Provençal-adjacent.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cook in batches so you fry, not steam. It is better overnight. The fridge is part of the recipe.
Can I prepare this ahead?
It is better overnight. The fridge is part of the recipe.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.