Warm Citrus Marinated Olives
Warm Citrus Marinated Olives, with measured ingredients and a clear cooking method. Serve with Saison for a relaxed ProjectBeer table.
snack · Serves 6
Warm Citrus Marinated Olives
Bring warm citrus marinated olives to the table for something different alongside a drink. The recipe balances flavour and texture using straightforward techniques and measured ingredients. Serves 6. Have everything ready before you start, follow the cooking and cooling times below, and pour a small glass of Saison when the food is ready.
Ingredients
Serves 6
300 g mixed pitted olives
3 tbsp olive oil
1 orange, zested in strips
1 lemon, zested in strips
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 small dried chilli
Instructions
Drain olives well and peel thin strips of zest, avoiding white pith.
Warm oil, garlic, fennel, chilli and citrus zest over low heat for 3 minutes without browning garlic.
Add olives and warm gently for 5 minutes, stirring until coated.
Serve warm with cocktail sticks. Cool and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
Serve in small bowls or on a sharing board. Crisp snacks are best freshly made, while chilled snacks should stay refrigerated until just before serving. Follow the storage guidance in the method.
Pairing Tips
Start with Saison. Peppery yeast character and a dry finish suit herbs, vegetables and creamy textures; lively carbonation keeps each mouthful fresh. Serve a modest measure so the drink supports the food. An alcohol-free beer in a similar style is also an option; choose one with a comparable balance of sweetness and bitterness.