French classics cooking class - Ratatouille recipe

This French Classics cooking class is sure to be popular with those wanting to upgrade their French cooking skills. Learn to prepare a classic three course French meal. For entrée Provençales tomatoes followed by Ratatouille and Pastis Chicken Casserole for main, and Tarte Tatin to finish. Our passionate French cook, Marie shows you a range of tricks & techniques so you can make these dishes as authentic as the French themselves.
If you are unsure or want to know more, call Marie Clement during office hours and she will be delighted to handle any queries that you have.

Materials List
Wear closed shoes. Tie back your hair if it is long. Bring apron and containers.

Start Date: Sunday 25 May 2014
End Date: Sunday 25 May 2014
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Location: NSCC
Cost: $120.00
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Ratatouille

INGREDIENTS for 6
2 large Eggplants
3 zucchini
3 Peppers (yellow, red & green)
6 tomatoes
2 medium onions
Sauce
Olive oil
Thyme, parsley & bay leaf
2 garlic cloves
Salt, pepper
2Tbsp tomato paste

PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 180C.
Cut all vegetables in big shanks or for a result as per picture follow bellow instructions
Cut eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes into 4 mm thick slices.
Peel onion and cut into rings. Cut peppers in the flattest parts to have the same shape.
Sauce
Cut all leftover vegetables into small pieces. (If you’re doing a classic Ratatouille, use ¼ of precut vegetables.)
In a saucepan, heat up 4 Tbsp of olive oil; add vegetables, chopped parsley, bay leaves and thyme sprigs and garlic -stir with a wooden spoon and leave to cook for 4 minutes.
Add tomato paste, salt, pepper and cook gently for another 4 to 5 minutes. If necessary, add a bit of warm water to obtain a smoother sauce. If you find it slightly acidic add one or two tea spoons of sugar. Remove thyme sprigs and Bay leaves, and blend the sauce.
Spread the sauce in an oven dish. Place vegetables varying categories (as shown on picture).
Cover dish with aluminium foil and cook for 40 minutes in a 180°C pre-heated oven.

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