The Taste Test: Olives
Kalamata olives, named after the Greek city where they are grown, are given a Moroccan touch with the addition of cumin, coriander and cardamom.
HK$69.90 for 260 grams, Jason's
Kalamata olives, named after the Greek city where they are grown, are given a Moroccan touch with the addition of cumin, coriander and cardamom. The extra virgin olive oil is perfect for roasting vegetables.
smooth and meaty with a rich and deep flavour. Spices help to counter the slight bitterness.
HK$37 for 198 grams, Jason's
A familiar guest in a Martini, this is stuffed with pimiento, a larger and sweeter variety of the red bell pepper. Soaked in brine, with just five calories per piece, they make a low-guilt snack.
bitter and tart - where's that Martini?
HK$70 for 290 grams, City'super
These huge green and black olives are from Tuscany, where the fruit has symbolised peace and a pleasant lunch for hundreds of years. They're soaked in extra virgin olive oil, along with parsley, oregano and chilli peppers.
need more bite. They're so soft they disintegrate in the mouth.
