Traditional Olive Tapenade
4 servings
5 minutes
Tapenade is the quintessence of French cuisine, a refined paste made from olives, capers, and anchovies with a rich, tangy flavor and subtle salty notes. This recipe originates from the south of France, Provence, where fresh, aromatic ingredients are transformed into culinary masterpieces. Tapenade has a velvety texture and pairs wonderfully with crispy baguettes, fresh vegetables or even as an accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. Its ease of preparation and rich flavor make it indispensable on aperitif tables. Legend has it that in Provence tapenade once served as a base for snacks in fishermen's houses where the combination of olives and anchovies provided energy before a hard day's work. Today this delicacy remains a favorite choice for gourmets who appreciate the simplicity and sophistication of classic flavors.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
In a blender, mix crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped olives, capers, minced anchovy fillet, and black pepper.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Pitted olives: 0.8 glass
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Anchovy fillet: 2 pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Grind everything to a paste consistency.
4
Ready to serve!