Ingredients for 4 people:
- 300 g. of drained olives
- 30 g. of extra virgin olive oil
- 100 g. of vinegar
- 200 g. of red wine
- 4 chillies
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Origan
- salt
Preparation:
Spicy olives in agro or scabecciu are a much loved appetizer in the Mediterranean culinary tradition. These olives in brine are subjected to a cooking process which makes them even more tasty and appetizing thanks to the addition of spices and flavourings. They are an excellent solution for a healthy and tasty aperitif to serve to your guests.
Preparing spicy olives in sour is a very simple operation, but to obtain the maximum of goodness it is important to follow some essential steps. To start, finely chop the garlic and chilli pepper and pit the olives.
Subsequently, put the olives, the chilli pepper, the garlic, the extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan and sauté over low heat without browning the ingredients. After a few minutes, add the vinegar and wine, salt and oregano and let everything cook for about 10 minutes on low heat with the lid on.
Eventually you can add some myrtle berries or other aromatic berries to give a unique aroma.
At this point, let the spicy sour olives cool and serve them cold as appetizers or as a side dish to accompany other dishes. They are particularly delicious when paired with toasted bread.
Spicy sour olives are a dish that never disappoints, perfect for those who love the decisive and spicy flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. With a few ingredients and a simple preparation, it is possible to obtain an appetizer with a unique and unmistakable flavour.
