Antipasti with Olives

(Antipasti di Olive)
Olives are produced all over Sicily . In fact Sicily produces such a large amount
of olives that it produces over 80% of the olive oil manufactured in Italy. The
olives grown in Catania are colossal and the production is mostly used to be
consumed in salads as an appetizer or stuffed with roasted red pepper and
capers.
Here are a few tasty antipasti, easy and fast to make.

Black Olives Salad Musco Style

("Olive Nere Condite" - "Alivi Cunzati alla Musco")
Angelo Musco was a Sicilian comedian, very famous before II World War.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. black olives rinsed.
2 cloves of garlic, whole
zest of 1 orange
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
1 oz. anise seeds
cup of olive oil
black pepper and red crushed pepper to taste

PREPARATION
Mix all ingredients, and after a few hours, serve at room temperature

Fried Black Olives

(" Olive Nere Fritte" - "Alive Fritte")

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. salted black olives, rinsed and placed in a colander
2 cloves of crushed garlic
3 tablespoons of vinegar
cup of olive oil
teaspoon of oregano

PREPARATION
Pat dry olives with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Place olives, garlic and
oil in a large frying pan and saut over a medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, pour the vinegar and mix.
Serve hot or cold and garnish with the oregano.

Green Olives Salad

(Olive Verdi Schiacciate Alivi Bianchi Cunzati)
INGREDIENTS

1 Lb. olives rinsed and cracked to eliminate the pits

1 cup diced celery
2 cloves of crushed garlic
cup of olive oil
3 tablespoons of vinegar
black pepper, red crushed pepper, and oregano to taste
abundant chopped parsley
add sliced red onions for extra zest

PREPARATION
Mix all ingredients, and if possible let it stand a few hours to exchange the taste
of the various ingredients.

VARIATION
In Syracuse the Olive Ammaccate are made with crackled green olives, red
crushed pepper, garlic, olive oil and crushed fennels seeds.

Black Olives Salad

(Olive Nere Condite Alivi Nivuri Cunzati)
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. black olives rinsed
2 cloves of diced garlic
cup of olive oil
2 tablespoons of vinegar
black pepper, red crushed pepper, and oregano to taste.

PREPARATION
Mix all ingredients, and serve at room temperature.

VARIATION
You can add sliced red onions, and /or roasted peppers.