Spicy Marinated Black Olives |
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 2890 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Marinated to piquant perfection, these olives are far from ordinary. To fully develop the flavor of garlic in the recipe, it is best to allow the olives to marinate for at least several days before serving. Olives spiced with chillies make a delicious mezze dish in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan & Turkey. They are often served with cubes of firm salted white cheese that is either drizzled with olive oil or fried such as, Saganaki (fried Cheese) Greek Style. Haloom cheese is particularly good for this. From www. spain- . Ingredients:
1 cup black olives |
2 dried red chilies |
12 garlic cloves, minced |
red wine vinegar, as required |
1 dash lemon juice |
1 teaspoon dried thyme (used in the middle eastern variation) |
Directions:
1. Lightly crush the olives, without breaking them, and pour into a glass jar with a lid, discarding any oil produced. Add the dried chilies, garlic, and dried thyme if using lightly shaking the jar to ensure equal distribution. Pour in enough red wine vinegar so that the jar's contents are entirely submerged.
2. Add a dash of lemon juice, seal the jar, and store at room temperature for several days, shaking the jar occasionally.
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