Elies Tsakistes (Cracked Green Olives)

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~ Select as many fresh green olives as you want, wash well and dry. ~ With a hammer or even a stone beat them slightly until they are cracked. ~ Place them in a container and cover them with cold water. ~ Change water daily for six days. ~ After the sixth day place them in glass jars (preferably). ~ For every cup of water dissolve one tablespoon of salt (preferably sea salt), add some fresh squeezed lemon Juice. ~ Pour in jars until it covers the olives. Add some olive oil on top to preserve them and store in a cool place. ~ To serve the cracked green olives, place some in dish, wash them well, and add olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon, crushed cloves of garlic and some crushed coriander.

Elies Kalamatas (Kalamata Black Olives)

 

	~ Kalamata olives are well known and loved all over the world. ~ When serving kalamata Olives, place in a dish with some Olive oil and Oregano.