Olive Oil Dip
Posted On: Mar 9, 2021
Categories: Recipes
What's the first thing you expect when you go to a traditional restaurant? A cosy and warm olive oil dip and a couple of slices of freshly baked bread. The aromas of the fresh herbs and spices, the garlic and of course the fruity and rich in flavour Vassae Extra Virgin Olive Oil will make you feel welcome. The salty capers, combined with the dried spices like oregano and the red peppers pair very well with the mellow taste of the sauteed garlic.
This is the perfect Mediterranean starter for restaurants and family gatherings!
Tip: The fresh herbs can pack so much more flavour which can become overpowering. Therefore pay attention to the measurements!
Do not be afraid to cook with your extra virgin olive oil. The most healthy compounds, polyphenols and antioxidants, found in extra virgin olive oil do not disappear when cooking at a moderate temperature as recent studies have shown. After all, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is found to be the safest and most stable even at high temperatures, dispelling common myths.
All you need now is a couple of slices of a crusty loaf of bread to dip in it. We recommend using sourdough bread because its live fermented culture acts as a natural leavening agent. The naturally occurring acids and long fermentation help to break down the gluten, making it more digestible and easy for the body to absorb. It is also less likely to cause a sudden rise in blood sugar, which make it a great alternative for those who struggle to control it. It can be made with any type of flour. Wheat spelt or whole grain are our favourite ones.
Ingredients: Capers, Thyme, Garlic and of course Vassae E.V.O.O
10-12 min
4-5 pers.
The simplest, most tasty appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of sourdough bread from wheat, spelt or whole grain flour
For the dip:
- 1 cup Vassae Multivarietal olive oil
- 1 tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme
- ½ tbsp fresh rosemary
- ½ tbsp. fresh basil
- 1 tbsp. capers
- ¼ tbsp. Red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-2 pinches of pepper
Preparation
Step 1: Cut the fresh herbs, the garlic and the capers into thin slices.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, pour the olive oil and garlic over low heat.
Step 3: Heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove it when it gets a slight brown colour.
Step 4: Remove from the heat and add the oregano, thyme, rosemary and capers.
Step 5: Pour the oil mixture into a bowl and add the basil, the red pepper flakes and the pepper.
Step 6: Serve with slices of sourdough bread to dip.
Enjoy!