ratatouille
French vegetable medley
Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew originating from Nice, made by sautéing or stewing summer vegetables—typically tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions—with olive oil and herbs like basil and thyme.
The dish can be served hot or cold, as a main course or side.
We made ratatouille with vegetables from the garden.
The word gained wider recognition from the 2007 Pixar film featuring a rat who becomes a chef.
Purple edible nightshade fruit
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- bell pepperMild, hollow pod vegetable
- onionPungent layered bulb
garlic · squash · aubergine · courgette · layered · baked · sautéed · simmered
Cook just under boiling
layer · roast · stew · slow-cooked · one-pot · homemade · recipe · technique
Southeastern French region
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
- MarseilleMajor southern French seaport
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
herbes de Provence · olive oil · tapenade · bouillabaisse · aioli · rosé · terroir · fougasse
Digital animation studio
- ParisFrance's chief city
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- DisneyMajor entertainment conglomerate
- ratRodent or informer
chef · kitchen · critic · Colette · restaurant
Aromatic culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
bay leaf · herbes de Provence · garlic · olive oil · salt · pepper · fennel · chervil
Low-status agricultural laborer
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- countrySovereign state or territory
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
- simpleFree of complexity
traditional · hearty · wholesome · humble · comfort food · grandmother · family meal · unpretentious
eggplant
Purple edible nightshade fruit
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- bell pepperMild, hollow pod vegetable
onion · garlic · squash · aubergine · courgette · layered · baked · sautéed · simmered · casserole
simmer
Cook just under boiling
dice · layer · roast · stew · slow-cooked · one-pot · homemade · recipe · technique · mandoline
Provence
Southeastern French region
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
- MarseilleMajor southern French seaport
lavender · herbes de Provence · olive oil · tapenade · bouillabaisse · aioli · rosé · terroir · fougasse · pastis
Pixar
Digital animation studio
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
parsley · bay leaf · herbes de Provence · garlic · olive oil · salt · pepper · fennel · chervil · marjoram
peasant
Low-status agricultural laborer
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- countrySovereign state or territory
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
simple · traditional · hearty · wholesome · humble · comfort food · grandmother · family meal · unpretentious · countryside
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
- eggplantaubergine, eggplant parmesan, moussaka, baba ganoush, caponata
- vegetable stewsminestrone, lentil stew, chickpea stew
- French Thingsbaguette, beret, Eiffel Tower, croissant, Louvre
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
- European foodbaguette, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, croissant
ratatouillepot roast
Slow-braised beef entrée
beef bourguignon · coq au vin · charcuterie · bacon · carnitas
ratatouillefast food
Speedy prepared meals
processed food · TV dinner · instant noodles · hot dog · sushi