Pisto Manchego | Don Signature Crab - Singapore Food Guide

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (about 200 g), finely sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper (about 150 g), seeded and diced
• 1 large green bell pepper (about 150 g), seeded and diced
• 2 medium zucchini (about 300 g), diced
• 1 medium eggplant (about 300 g), diced (optional)
• 800 g canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand (or 600 g fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón) or regular paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp fine sugar (to balance acidity), or to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
• Fresh parsley or basil, roughly chopped, for garnish
• 50 g Manchego cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
• 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
• 2 large eggs (optional, for serving fried on top)
• Optional Singapore twist: 1 tsp sambal oelek or 1 tsp kecap manis for a sweeter, spicier note
• Crusty bread or steamed jasmine rice, to serve