Briam

 

The Greeks are good at piles of old stones and telling stories (I haven't finished my sentence, so don't turn up and throw smelly calamari at my house) . . .  and making some seriously tasty food.

 

Briam is not a pile of old stones. This is not really a standalone dish - have as a side dish with something like Bobotie. Trust me - this is one of the best side dishes you'll ever eat (perhaps with the exception of Briam 1.2.)

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You need:

1. About 7 potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward .... which stay firm)

2. About 4 courgettes

3. 6 red onions

4. 3 Garlic cloves

5. Box of passata

6. Olive oil

7. Salt and black pepper

Do it

Preheat oven to 200oC (Gas 6, 400oF). 
 

You need a nice big baking dish. Slice the potatoes into about 5mm rounds; same with the courgettes and red onions. Crush the garlic and mix it in. Salt and grind black pepper liberally so it all gets a good covering. Pour over the olive oil (about 125ml) and the full box of passata. Mix it all well so everything is well coated.

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Add it to the dish and put it in the oven uncovered for about 40 mins. Take it out and give it a good stir. Back in the oven for another 30 mins or so. Take it out and check seasoning. I like it when it's getting a little crispy - the smell and flavours are fucking stunning.

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Eat the fuck out of it.

Tasty, delicious and nutritious.