Technique
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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