Alternative:Tapenade

Tapenade

Tapenade is a traditional provencale paste of olives, anchovies and capers. Although some versions exclude the capers, the word tapenade has its origins in the provencale tapena (caper).

Ingredients

• 6 anchovies
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup (240ml) pitted black olives
• Extra virgin olive oil

Procedure

1. Blend the anchovies, capers and olives.
2. For this a blender is better than the traditional mortar and pestle.
3. Add a few tablespoons olive oil until smooth.

Serve on toast as an amuse-bouche, or with boiled eggs, or with goats cheese and roasted peppers, or on potato gnocchi.