How to dress olives splits?
They are that appetizer that no one can resist and that ends in the blink of an eye. We talk about the olives, , Fruit of the olive tree and source of our unmistakable liquid gold. They can enjoy themselves, but… What if we opt for some exquisite olives seasoned?
With garlic, vinegar, oregano, pepper and even orange, the dressings that the olives admit are endless and above all irresistible. And it is that dressing olives, of course, is a culinary art.
If you’re ready to become a real artist, keep reading this post and discover our succulent recipe to dress olives.
The importance of curing in homemade olive dressing
Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and, moreover, exquisite. We can’t say anything bad about olives, can we? They have only one drawback, and it is that fresh from the olive tree they are almost inedible. The culprit is one of its components, known as oleuropein, causing its bitter taste.
Fortunately, There are many techniques to cure olives and remove the bitterness. The most common forms are to use diluted water, brine or caustic soda. Already sweetened, they will be ready for you to carry out our technique on how to dress olives.
First, keep in mind that there are different types of olives, which we can usually distinguish by their color:
- The green olives They are the ones that we collect in the early maturation cycle, once their size is already perfect for consumption. They stand out above all for their firmness and resistance.
- The Black olives They are those that are obtained from very ripe olive trees, just a little before their fall. Unlike the green ones, these black olives are no longer so firm and, with some pressure, release a purplish liquid.
How to dress green or black olives step by step
Although there are endless ways to dress olives, in Beloleum We always bet on tradition and we love the recipe of a lifetime. This is how the split olives are dressed in Andalusia, a land in which this fruit is never missing in any bar. Take note of all the steps!
Ingredients for homemade olives dressing
- 1 kilogram of olives
- 8 cloves of garlic
- Two lemons
- Fennel
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
Recipe to dress olives
- Place the cured olives in a Container with airtight closure.
- Put 30 grams of fennel, 15 of thyme and another 15 of rosemary to infusion in a pot.
- Remove the herbs from the heat and, when they have cooled, add the lemons broken into pieces and the garlic cloves previously peeled and crushed.
- Fill the container with this mixture of the olives.
- add a little Beloleum Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It will stay at the top of the pot and, in this way, it will protect the seasoned olives from the air.
- Close and let stand for about ten days.
- Olives ready to make you enjoy!
How to preserve olives once seasoned: Tricks and tips
Now that you know how the olives are dressed, it’s time to learn how to preserve them. These are our tips for your olives to last a few months – or even a year! – To perfection:
- Protect them from contact with oxygen and light. Prevent your olives from floating on the surface of the water and keep them away from heat sources.
- Cover them with an EVOO sheet. We recommend using a good gourmet olive oil for this, as the variety Arbequina of Beloleumfor its antioxidant properties.
- Dress with natural preservatives. Vinegar and paprika will be your best allies along with spices.
Remember that seasoned olives are not only a great appetizer, but also work as an ingredient in recipes from all over the world.
From the stuffed potatoes of Peru, to the irresistible Muffuletta from New Orleans, through the unmistakable Italian spaghetti alla puttanesca.
What would we do without our all-time favorite fruit?
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