Za'atar Dipping Oil
Za’atar Dipping Oil is a simple way to add a lot of flavour with just a handful of ingredients. Olive oil, briny Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, garlic, and warm za’atar spice come together for a savoury dip that’s made for crusty bread, pita, or homemade flatbread. It’s an easy appetizer to put together whenyou need something simple, or a great way to add extra flavour to a meal.
Ingredients
- 350 ml Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 100 g Kalamata olives pitted, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp Za’atar spice see below for homemade recipe
- 1 Handful fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the minced Garlic, chop the Kalamata olives, parsley and rosemary, set aside till ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Add the za’atar, chopped olives, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dipping oil to a shallow dish and serve with warm crusty bread, pita, or flatbread.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
- Fridge: Store leftover dipping oil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended. It can affect the texture of the fresh herbs and olive oil.
- Serving again: Let the dipping oil come back to room temperature and stir well before serving.
- The olive oil may thicken slightly when chilled, which is normal.
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