Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating from Nice. It is a dish made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs such as herbes de Provence. The dish is typically cooked in a shallow, round, and flat pan called a tian, which is also the name of a similar dish. Ratatouille is often served as a side dish or a main course, and it can be served hot or cold. The name "ratatouille" comes from the Occitan word ratatolha, which means "to stir up." In Hebrew, the dish is known as רטטוי. In Italian, it is called ratatuia, and in Spanish, it is known as ratatouille or berenjena con tomate (eggplant with tomato). The dish gained international popularity after the release of the animated film Ratatouille by Pixar Animation Studios in 2007, which features a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef and specializes in cooking ratatouille.