Marmarabirlik Hiper Natural Oiled Black Olives L 2kg

Marmarabirlik Hiper Doğal Yağlı Salamura Siyah Zeytin is a large-format tin of natural black olives in the oiled-brine style (yağlı salamura): olives that have been cured in brine and finished with a little oil for a soft, glossy bite. The tin is graded L, which the label gives as 231-260 olives per kilogram, and it carries a Koruyucu İçermez seal stating that no preservatives are used.

This is the classic black olive of a Turkish breakfast, served with white cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh bread. Beyond the table it is handy in the kitchen: toss the olives with olive oil, thyme and a pinch of chilli flakes for a quick meze, chop them into pizza dough, pide fillings or a Mediterranean pasta, or scatter them over a rice and chickpea salad. At 2 kg it suits large families, picnics, small cafés and caterers.

Store the unopened tin in a cool, dry place; the manufacturer lists a 12-month shelf life for this size. After opening, move the olives into a clean, airtight container, keep them in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time.