Olives with Caramelized Onion and Oregano
Greek appetizer with soft olives, sweet onion and aromatic herbs. Olives are stewed in oil with garlic, red wine vinegar and ouzo are added — resulting in a piquant, slightly tangy flavor. Served warm, sprinkled with parsley and pink peppercorns.
- Total
- 35 min
- Standard serving
- 123 g
Ingredients
Total 9Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a shallow pan and add the olives.
- 2
Step 2
Stew the olives over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- 3
Step 3
Slice the red onion into thin strips, add to the olives, mix and stew for another 7 minutes.
- 4
Step 4
Add minced garlic, reduce heat and continue frying until the garlic becomes soft and golden.
- 5
Step 5
Add a mixture of oregano, red wine vinegar and ouzo to the olives.
- 6
Step 6
As soon as the mixture starts to sizzle, remove the pan from the heat.
- 7
Step 7
Place the olives and onion on a plate using a slotted spoon, then pour the sauce remaining in the pan over them.
- 8
Step 8
Sprinkle the dish with fresh parsley, season with pink pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
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