You may already know that a 'Goulash' is actually a stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating from the medieval Hungary, goulash is a popular meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but as well as in other parts of Europe.
And,
stew in most cultures is exactly that 'goulash'.. a tasty dish of meat and veggies. Some like it
more liquid or fluid or juicy than others who may like it more thick as in
heavy being full of rich gravy.
Now Ratatouille, what's that? Well, its a French stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice. The word ratatouille comes out of the verb touiller, meaning "to stir up". From the late 18th century, in French, it merely indicated a rough or coarse stew as in chunky and stirred up.
The modern ratatouille has these basic ingredients: tomatoes sautéed garlic, onions, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, marjoram, fennel (optional) and basil, or bay leaf and thyme, or a mix of green herbs.
Your ratatouille can be whatever you said it is... but without zucchini squash it just might be goulash.
Serve over pasta, rice and or potatoes!
~ Tutti a Tavola!
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