Along with some rustic bread, these olives make a perfect starter of a buffet outdoor dinner in a nice summer evening.
Keyword olives, seasoned olives Prep Time 10 minutes minutes - 250 gr green natural olives
- salt to taste
- 1 fresh red chili pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- fennel seeds to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to taste
Rinse the olives to discard any impurities on their surface;
Slightly smash the olive onto a flat working surface and put them into a container with cold water and salt;
Close the container with its lid and set aside for one week- change the solution of water and salt every day;
Once the time is up and the olives have got quite tender, rinse and prepare the seasoning;
Season with salt, the minced garlic, the finely chopped chili and the fennel seeds;
Add the extra virgin olive oil and a few small mint leaves to taste; mix until well combined;
You may also keep these olives into an airtight container covered by extra virgin olive oil.