Caponata Siciliana | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb eggplant, cubed
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup green olives, pitted + chopped
• 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 shot white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Olive oil (for frying + sautéing)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh basil to finish