French ratatouille in Russian
8 servings
90 minutes
French ratatouille in Russian is a harmony of flavors that combines tender eggplants, juicy tomatoes, crispy potatoes, and aromatic garlic. This dish is inspired by classic French ratatouille but adapted to Russian culinary traditions by adding potatoes and a special crispy crust made of cheese and breadcrumbs. Baked vegetables reveal their sweetness and depth of flavor, while herbs and spices add exquisite zest. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner as well as a vegetarian menu. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat. Ratatouille not only delights the eye with its vibrant layers but also offers true gastronomic pleasure!
1
Slice the eggplant into rounds.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
2
Salt the eggplants and let them sit for about 20 minutes. After that, the eggplants lose their bitterness. After 20 minutes, rinse the eggplants.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
3
Cut the zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions into circles as well.
- Young zucchini: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Potato: 300 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
4
Grease the mold with oil and layer the vegetables, alternating eggplant, tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and potatoes.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Young zucchini: 2 pieces
- Potato: 300 g
5
Sprinkle the vegetables with salt, pepper, herbs, and garlic.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Green: to taste
- Garlic: 3 cloves
6
Bake the dish in the oven at 180–190 degrees until the potatoes are soft. By this time, the eggplants and zucchini should be browned.
7
A crispy crust can add a special flavor to the dish. To achieve a crispy crust on top of the vegetables, sprinkle the finished dish with breadcrumbs and grated cheese, and bake until a golden crust forms!
- Breadcrumbs: to taste
- Grated hard cheese: to taste