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Nutritional Values
100kcal
2gProtein
2gCarbs
10gFat
2gFibre
50 gServing
* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Tapenade
How to order / say it
Say it
Tapenade — [TAH-pen-ahd]
Order
I'd like the tapenade, please.
Locally
Je voudrais la tapenade, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A savory Provençal spread made from olives, capers, and anchovies.
Why try it?
Tapenade is an expression of Provence's rich agricultural landscape and trade history. It's a potent, flavorful blend that's deeply tied to Marseille's love for bold tastes.
How it tastes
Smooth and intensely briny, with a luscious olive taste punctuated by the salty, maritime notes of anchovies. Best enjoyed spread on crusty bread.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Created in the late 19th century in Marseille, tapenade was designed to preserve the intense flavors of local olives, reflecting Provençal agricultural abundance and trade.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g black olives
- 🥕 2 tbsp capers
- 🐟 4 anchovies
- 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
- 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Combine olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic in a food processor.
- 2 Blend while slowly adding olive oil.
- 3 Adjust flavor with lemon juice.
- 4 Serve as a spread on bread or crackers.
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