FIG AND OLIVE TAPENADE
Steps:
- 1. In a medium-sized saucepan, simmer the figs in the water for about 30 minutes, until very tender. Drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid. 2. If using a food processor, pulse the pitted olives, drained figs, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, capers, and fresh rosemary or thyme to create a thick paste. Pulse in the olive oil until you've achieved a chunky-smooth paste. Season with black pepper and salt, if necessary. (The spread can be thinned with a bit of the reserved fig poaching liquid.) 3. If using a mortar and pestle, mash the olives with the mustard, garlic, capers, and fresh rosemary or thyme. Pound in the drained figs. Once they are broken up, add in the lemon juice, olive oil and season with salt and pepper, and fig juice, if necessary. Serve tapenade with slices of baguette or pita triangles that have been lightly brushed with olive oil and perhaps sprinkled with salt and fresh thyme, or a dusting of chili powder, then toasted on a baking sheet in the oven until nice and crisp. A tip from Carrie is to make this tapenade at least one day before you intend to serve it, which allows the flavors to meld and develop.
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Amen Ketema
[email protected]This tapenade is a great way to use up leftover figs. It's also a very versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes.
Babita Thapa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I actually really enjoyed this tapenade. The flavors were very well balanced.
ashek alahi
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Fahad Twikirize
[email protected]I love the sweet and salty combination of this tapenade. It's perfect for a party appetizer or a quick snack.
Rupa Bista
[email protected]This tapenade was easy to make and very tasty. I used it as a spread on sandwiches and it was also great with crackers and cheese.
Jodi Tomlinson
[email protected]I've tried many tapenade recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The fig and olive combination is perfect and the addition of capers gives it a nice briny flavor.
Gaming with razon
[email protected]I made this tapenade for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and it was a great way to use up some fresh figs from my tree.
Noorullah Sadat
[email protected]This fig and olive tapenade was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet figs, salty olives, and tangy capers created a complex and flavorful spread that was perfect for crostini or crackers. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to foll