Zeytoon Parvardeh | Persian marinated olives

Zeytoon Parvardeh | Persian marinated olives

So here it is - my absolute FAVOURITE Persian side order; totally underrated/hidden amongst other contenders, zeytoon parvardeh is a game changer!

This super simple recipe will become your new way to dress up olives in an addictive and rich marinade.

Garnished with ruby red pomegranate 'gems', this is a pleasure not just for our taste buds, but visually too it is very eye-catching.

This recipe is very straightforward, so there's no excuse to not trying it! Please share your photos with us on Instagram, by tagging us @persiankitchen_

Link to full youtube video here

RECIPE

400g drained GREEN olives

1 handful of picked coriander leaves

1 handful of picked mint leaves

3 plump cloves of garlic

80g pomegranate arils (approx 1 fruit)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon angelica powder

250g walnuts

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pomegranate molasses

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

METHOD

• blitz the walnuts in a food processor to a crumbly texture

• slice the herbs

• grate the garlic

• add everything to one large bowl and mix together well

• transfer to a sealed container and leave to marinate for 3 days (yes! worth the wait)

Tuck in and enjoy!