The Ghiotta is a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine, particularly popular in the Messina area. It’s a flavorful dish made with fish, tomatoes, onions, olives, and potatoes. Here’s a recipe to prepare Sicilian ghiotta:

INGREDIENTS

• 800 g mixed fish (such as swordfish, red snapper, mullet)
• 4 medium potatoes
• 400 g ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• Pitted black olives, to taste
• Fresh parsley, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean the fish, removing the bones and cutting it into large pieces. If the fish is already cleaned, you can skip this step.
2. Peel the potatoes and slice them into thick slices.
3. Finely slice the onion and dice the tomatoes.
4. In a large skillet, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and sauté them together with the onion over medium-high heat until golden brown.
5. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they soften, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the pitted black olives and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. In an oiled baking dish, layer slices of potatoes.
8. Place the cleaned and cut fish on top.
9. Pour the tomato, onion, and olive sauce over the fish and potatoes.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the fish is tender.
12. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the dish is golden brown on top.

Once ready, you can serve the Sicilian ghiotta hot, perhaps accompanied by some fresh bread to enjoy the sauce. Enjoy your meal!