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Provencal Tapenade Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp brandy (optional) .
  • 2 tbsps capers, in brine, rinsed & squeezed dry .
  • 2 tsps Dijon mustard .
  • 60 ml olive oil .
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed .
  • 400F g kalamata olives, pitted .
  • 2 tsps thyme, sliced .
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste .
  • 2 anchovy fillets, in oil, drained .
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions
  • Step #1 Process all the ingredients in a food processor/blender until they form a smooth consistency.
  • Step #2 Spice up with freshly ground black pepper & spoon into a sterilised, warm jar, seal & put in the fridge for up to two weeks.
  • Step #3 Makes 11/2 c (375ml).
  • Step #4 Serve with fresh or toasted bread.
  • Step #5 Notes: To prepare a sterilised jar, preheat the oven to 120ºC (250ºF/gas 1/2).
  • Step #6 Wash the jar & lid in hot soapy water & rinse with hot water.
  • Step #7 Put the jar in the oven for 20 mins, or until fully dry, & DO NOT dry it with a tea towel.
  • Step #8 If the tapenade is put in the fridged, the olive oil may solidify, making it white.
  • Step #9 This does not affect the flavour.
  • Step #10 Bring it to about room temp before serving, & the oil will liquify.
  • Enjoy the Provencal Tapenade recipe

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