Extra-virgin olive oil

olio extravergine di oliva · extra-virgin olive oil

Flavor and role

The top grade of oil from the first cold pressing of olives, with a fresh fruity aroma and a bitter, peppery finish. It shines most for finishing and raw use but can also be used for medium-low heat sauteing.

Smoke point

190℃

Typical dishes and uses

Tabbouleh, finishing hummus, souvlaki with tzatziki, gambas al ajillo, chimichurri, salad dressings

Substitutes

For sauteing, use pure olive oil or vegetable oil 1:1. For finishing it is hard to replace, so use a small amount of the best olive oil you have.

Storage

Keep in its dark bottle at room temperature (15-20°C) away from light and heat. Refrigerated, it solidifies and turns cloudy, but quality is unaffected. Tastes best used within 2-3 months of opening.

Main countries

Italy · Spain · Greece

Used in this book

Seafood PaellaRatatouilleHummusMenemen (Turkish Tomato Scrambled Eggs)Chicken Tagine with Lemon and OlivesGambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)Marry Me ChickenChimichurri SteakLasagna SoupBolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)SouvlakiTabboulehSpaghetti Aglio, Olio e PeperoncinoBaba ganoushBacalhau à BrásBouillabaisseBruschetta al PomodoroFattoushFocacciaFul MedamesAndalusian GazpachoPotato Gnocchi with Tomato and BasilGreek salad (horiatiki)Pork Gyros PitaHariraİmam BayıldıLasagne alla BologneseMargherita PizzaMercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)MinestroneMofongoMoqueca baianaSeven-Vegetable CouscousMushroom RisottoPastitsioPatatas bravasPasta al Pesto GenovesePicanha Churrasco (Brazilian Skewered Picanha)Ropa ViejaSabichShakshukaChicken ShawarmaSpanakopitaTwo-Garlic Aglio Olio with Lemon PangrattatoJapanese Wafu Soy-Butter Mushroom Aglio OlioAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsAlbóndigas Bravas TraybakeMolten Cheese Arepa Bites with GuasacacaCharcoal baba ganoush with pine nuts 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