Binging with Babish: Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi) from Ratatouille
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Published on Apr 26, 2024
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How to Make Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi) Inspired by Binging with Babish
Materials Needed:
- Metal tongs
- Aluminum foil
- Blender
- Sharp knife
- Mandolin
- Rectangular or oval roaster
- Parchment paper
- Ring mold
- Oven
Step 1: Char the Vegetables
- Char the peppers on all sides over an open flame until blackened.
- Cover the hot peppers with aluminum foil and let them steam for a few minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Red Pepper Sauce
- In a blender, combine a few sprigs of parsley, 2 whole garlic cloves, picked thyme leaves, a quarter of a white onion, and a little bit of olive oil.
- Blend the ingredients into a roasted red pepper sauce.
Step 3: Prepare the Tomatoes and Squash
- Use a very sharp knife to thinly slice the tomatoes.
- Use a mandolin to slice the yellow and green squash.
Step 4: Assemble the Ratatouille
- Spread a thin, even layer of the roasted red pepper sauce on the bottom of a rectangular or oval roaster.
- Layer the thinly sliced vegetables in a tight, overlapping pattern.
- Top with a sheet of parchment paper cut to fit the roaster.
- Bake in a 225-degree oven for about 90 minutes until cooked.
Step 5: Plating for Pixar-Style Presentation
- For a visually appealing presentation, stack the vegetables vertically and horizontally into a ring mold.
- Carefully lift off the ring mold for a dramatic effect.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Swirl some olive oil and leftover red pepper sauce around the plated ratatouille.
- Garnish with fresh parsley leaves.
Step 7: Optional Fried Egg
- If desired, serve the ratatouille with a fried egg on top for added flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi) inspired by Binging with Babish!