Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ratatouille
noun
/ˌræt.əˈtuː.i/
Definition
Ratatouille is a traditional French dish made from vegetables that are stewed or baked together.
Examples
- Ratatouille is often served as a side dish or as a main course with bread.
- At the summer fair, they featured a cooking demonstration on how to prepare ratatouille.
- The chef’s ratatouille was bursting with fresh flavors from the garden.
Meaning
The word refers not only to the dish itself but also to the method of cooking various vegetables, typically including eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and onions, often flavored with herbs.
Synonyms
- Vegetable stew
- Ratatouille niçoise
- Provencal vegetable dish
