Ah ha, stew or goulash ~ it can be whatever you want it to be...
Goulash is not just Hungarian though originating from
medieval Hungary. Goulash is a popular meal predominantly eaten in
Central Europe but as well as in other parts of Europe. And, its actually a stew of meat and
vegetables, often seasoned with paprika and other spices.
And, stew is exactly that in most cultures: meat and veggies. Some like it more liquid or fluid or juicy and others may like it more thick as in 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 and basil, or bay leaf and thyme, or a mix of green herbs.
Serve over pasta, rice and or potatoes!
