Agrodolce Di Peperoni (Sweet and Sour Peppers)

Submitted by English_Rose

"Enjoy a taste of Italy with this simple but flavourful recipe for a colourful appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow pepper, de-seeded and cut into thick strips
• 1 large red pepper, de-seeded and cut into thick strips
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 6 black olives
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Once the oil is hot add the yellow and red pepper strips.
2. Fry the pepper strips, stirring often, until golden brown.
3. Add the anchovy fillets, garlic, olives and capers. Stir in the sugar, then add the vinegar and cook, stirring now and then, until evaporated.
4. Cook on a medium heat, stirring now and then, for about 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
5. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve hot or cold.