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What is Ghiotta?

Pronounced /GYOH-tah/

Definition

Ghiotta is a Sicilian braise of tomato, olives, capers, celery, and onion used for fish and vegetables.

It shares DNA with caponata but stays saucy rather than becoming a relish.

Swordfish alla ghiotta is the dish most people meet it in.

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