Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sweet and Sour Peppers: A Vibrant Sicilian Side Dish Bursting with Flavour
Discover the recipe for sweet and sour peppers, a colourful and delicious Sicilian side that’s perfect for any occasion.
📖 What is it
Discover the recipe for sweet and sour peppers, a colourful and delicious Sicilian side that’s perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg yellow or red peppers
- ✓ 1 cup tomato purée
- ✓ half a glass of extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ 1 sprig of basil
- ✓ half a glass of white wine vinegar
- ✓ 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- ✓ salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Sweet and sour peppers are a classic Sicilian dish that captures all the warmth and zest of the island. This side, with its lovely balance of tangy and sweet flavours, is brilliant alongside roasts or to brighten up a spread of mature cheeses and cured meats. Their crisp bite and the heady aroma of fresh basil and white wine vinegar make this recipe a truly sensory treat, especially lovely for spring and summer lunches. Let yourself be charmed by these sweet and sour peppers – they’re bound to be a hit at any dinner party!
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash and dry the peppers thoroughly. Remove the stalks, cut them in half, and clear out the seeds and membranes.
- 2
Slice the peppers into thin strips.
- 3
In a large frying pan, gently sauté the finely sliced onion in the extra virgin olive oil with two tablespoons of water.
- 4
Add the peppers and cook over a high heat for 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the tomato purée, torn basil leaves, salt and pepper.
- 6
Cover and let it simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding warm water if it gets too dry.
- 7
Just before finishing, add the vinegar and sugar, then leave to cool.
- 8
Serve the sweet and sour peppers chilled.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer flavour, toss in a finely chopped garlic clove when frying the onion. If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of chopped red chilli.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked dish for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Serve these sweet and sour peppers with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria wine, which beautifully complements their tangy sweetness.
Give this sweet and sour pepper recipe a go at home – it’s a lovely way to bring a little Sicilian sunshine to your table. Whether you’re serving it up for a casual supper or sharing it at a weekend gathering, it’s sure to brighten moods and spark conversation. Do try it out, and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family – these flavours deserve to be enjoyed together!
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