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 PeperoncinoAmatricianaArroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)Baba ganoushBacalhau à BrásBissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)Bobó de CamarãoBouillabaisseBruschetta al PomodoroRoasted Butternut Squash SoupCaldo verdeChicken CacciatoreChicken ParmaChoripánFatteh (Lebanese Chickpea and Yogurt Pita)FattoushFocacciaTunisian FricasséFul MedamesAndalusian GazpachoGemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)Potato Gnocchi with Tomato and BasilGreek salad (horiatiki)Pork Gyros PitaHariraHot Honey Salmon with Crisp Cucumber Saladİmam BayıldıKefta TagineBaked Kibbeh (Kibbeh bil Sanieh)Kotopoulo lemonato (Greek lemon chicken with potatoes)LablabiLasagne alla BologneseMalawach (Yemenite Flaky Pan-Fried Bread)Manakish with Za'atarMargherita PizzaMercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)MinestroneMofongoMoqueca baianaSeven-Vegetable CouscousMujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions)Mushroom RisottoOrecchiette alle Cime di RapaPasta e FagioliPastitsioPatatas bravasPernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder)Pasta al Pesto GenovesePicanha Churrasco (Brazilian Skewered Picanha)Pisto manchegoPollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)ProvoletaAussie Roast LambRopa ViejaSabichSalade NiçoiseSaltimbocca alla RomanaShakshukaChicken ShawarmaShish TawookShort Rib Ragù with PappardelleChilean Sopaipillas with PebreSpaghetti all'AssassinaSpanakopitaZaaloukAckee and Saltfish Cream LinguineAdjapsandali Bulgur Bowl with Herbed Yogurt and Crispy ChickpeasTwo-Garlic Aglio Olio with Lemon PangrattatoJapanese Wafu Soy-Butter Mushroom Aglio OlioAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsAjiaco Loaded Smashed PotatoesAlbóndigas Bravas TraybakeAloo Gobi Tortilla Española (Spanish × Indian)Pizza Aloo Paratha with Mozzarella and Tomato-Chilli Dip (Indian × Italian)Arancini al Ragù (Sicilian Cones)Arancini Waffles with Marinara DipMolten Cheese Arepa Bites with GuasacacaGandules Sofrito Risotto with Chorizo and Parmesan (Puerto Rican × Italian)Shellfish-Stock Arroz de Marisco with SquidBaked Seafood Rice Gratin with Lemon-Garlic CrumbsAsh Reshteh Minestrone (Persian × Italian)Whipped-Egg Avgolemono with Clear Homemade StockCreamy Avgolemono Chicken Orzo Skillet with Feta and DillCharcoal baba ganoush with pine nuts and pomegranate molassesBaba ganoush eggplant boatsMilk-Poached Bacalhau à Brás with Garlic Confit and Olive CrumbCrispy Potato-Nest Bacalhau Brás Egg CupsBeef and Broccoli Garlic Butter SpaghettiBissara with Garlic Confit and Toasted Cumin OilWhipped Bissara Dip with Sizzling Cumin-Chili ButterBobó de Camarão with Shell Stock and Seared ShrimpCassava Gnocchi with Bobó Shrimp Sauce (Brazilian × Italian)Bobó Shrimp Escondidinho GratinRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleBolognese Cheese-Pull ToastieMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleKorean Haemul-tang Bouillabaisse with Gochujang RouilleOne-Pan Bouillabaisse Orzo with Saffron AioliOven-Crisp Brik Cigars with Tuna, Cheese and Harissa MayoHeirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic Confit and BurrataPico de Gallo and Avocado BruschettaBruschetta Pull-Apart Cheese BreadBudae-jjigae Rosé PenneRoasted Butternut Velouté with Sage Brown Butter and Toasted SeedsRas el Hanout Butternut Squash Soup with Harissa Yogurt and Crispy Chickpeas (Moroccan × American)Cacio e Pepe Smashed Potatoes with Pecorino Yogurt DipCaldo Verde with Crispy Chouriço and Garlic OilCaldo Verde Smashed Potatoes with Garlic AioliSkillet Bannock Pizza Margherita (Italian-style)Za'atar, Feta and Olive Oil Damper (Australian × Lebanese)Canh Chua Seafood Cioppino with Garlic Toast (Vietnamese × Italian-American)Chorizo and Smoked Paprika Chicken Cassoulet (French × Spanish)Chakhokhbili Herb Orzo Bake with Melted MozzarellaChana Masala ShakshukaChapli Kebab Flatbread Pizza with Mint YogurtVongole Chawanmushi with Garlic-Butter Clams (Japanese × Italian)Porcini Fondue (Fondue aux Bolets) with Rosemary Roast PotatoesOven-Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Pancetta, Mushrooms and GremolataSheet-Pan Chicken Cacciatore Gnocchi with MozzarellaBlack Lime Chicken Machboos Paella (Emirati x Spanish)Crispy Gnocchi Chicken Paprikash with ParmesanParmesan-Panko Chicken Parma with Slow-Simmered Napoli and ProsciuttoVesuvio Smashed Potato Bowl with Garlic-Wine Chicken and Minty Pea SmashReverse-Seared Thick Sirloin with Shallot ChimichurriChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteParrilla Choripán with Salsa CriollaChorizo Smash Tacos with ChimichurriBrown Butter Çılbır with Whipped Garlic Yogurt and Grilled SourdoughÇılbır Jammy Egg Bulgur Bowl with Crispy ChickpeasCompleto Loaded Jacket PotatoesPotato-dough chicken thigh coxinha with a cream cheese heartIbérico Ham Croquetas with Infused MilkCroqueta Skillet DipRosé Dakbokkeumtang (Gochujang Tomato Cream Chicken)Nepali Dal Risotto with Timur Butter (Nepali x Italian)Sizzling Tadka Lentil HummusLamb and Beef Dürüm Döner with Homemade LavashChorizo and White Bean Coddle (Irish × Spanish)Egg Bite Flatbread Wrap with Spinach, Feta and TomatoCrispy Tortilla Empanada Pockets with ChimichurriWhipped Snert Dip with Crispy Sausage and Rye CrispsBaked Falafel Crunch BowlFatteh Layer Cups with Za'atar Pita Crumble and Brown-Butter Pine NutsRestaurant-style fattoush with za'atar pita crisps and pomegranateMexican-style fattoush with tortilla crisps and avocadoLabneh fattoush toastFeijoada Completa with Garlic Kale and FarofaCold-Fermented Garlic and Rosemary FocacciaZa'atar, Feta and Cherry Tomato FocacciaMortadella and Burrata Focaccia Sandwich with Pistachio PestoSmashed Potato Salmon BowlFricassé with Slata Mechouia and Jammy EggsOvernight Black Beans with Bacon Sofrito (Frijoles Dormidos)Cuban Black Bean Smash ToastSlow-Simmered Ful with Tahini and Garlic TashaWhipped Ful & Tahini Toast with Za'atarGambas al Ajillo with Prawn-Shell OilThai Lemongrass GambasCrispy Gambas Rice SkilletMacerated Gazpacho with Garlic CroutonsMexican-Style Jalapeño-Lime GazpachoGazpacho Granita Tomato & Burrata SaladGemista with Pine Nuts, Currants and Feta (plus Courgette Boats)Mexican Black Bean and Corn Gemista (Greek × Mexican)Whole-Feta Gemista Rice Tray BakeBerbere Brown Butter Barley Polenta with Garlic Mushrooms (Ethiopian × Italian)Baked-Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown ButterMarinated-feta horiatiki with tomato-water dressingHoriatiki-fattoush with za'atar fetaWhipped feta horiatiki toastGreen Curry Shrimp Spaghetti (Thai-Italian)Guac Smash Toast with Jammy Egg and Charred CornItalian Tomato-Mozzarella Gyeran-jjimStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiGyros al Pastor Tacos with Charred Pineapple and Lime TzatzikiSheet-Pan Gyros Nachos with Pita Chips and Whipped FetaChicken Harira Tortilla SoupHarira Chickpea Toast with Lemon YogurtAlexandrian Hawawshi with Homemade Dough and Tahini SauceHummus bil Lahme with Spiced Beef and Pine NutsCrispy Chickpea Hummus Toast with Jammy EggOven-Braised İmam Bayıldı with Slow-Cooked Onionsİmam Bayıldı Parmigiana (Turkish x Italian)İmam Bayıldı Feta Galette with Chilli HoneyOven-Stacked Döner İskenderChorizo and Smoked Paprika Jansson (Swedish × Spanish)Mushroom and Parmesan Jareesh RisottoJerusalem Grill Golden Rice BowlChunjang Ragù RigatoniRosé Jjamppong with BaconChorizo and Prawn Jollof PaellaSaffron-Lime Butter Joojeh Kabab with Chelow RiceSaffron Joojeh Chicken Caesar Salad with Sumac Pita CroutonsKabsa Chicken PaellaKafteji Egg Muffins with Harissa YogurtKarnıyarık Flatbread Pizza with Garlic Yogurt DrizzleChicken Katsu Parmigiana DonLamb and Beef Kefta Tagine with Saffron, Harissa and Cumin SaltKefta Tagine Tacos with Harissa Crema and Pickled Onion (Moroccan × Mexican)Kefta Tagine Crispy Rice Bowl with Lemon YogurtPilau Masala Chicken and Chorizo Paella (Kenyan x Spanish)Crispy Kibbeh Muffin Cups with Garlic Yogurt and PomegranateKitfo Smash Sliders with Whipped AyibCrispy-Skin Kotopoulo Lemonato with Lemon Butter Pan SauceLemon Chicken Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped FetaOven-Baked Saffron Kuku Sabzi with Buttered Barberries and Cucumber-Garlic YogurtSucuk Kumpir with Homemade Russian SaladMini Kumpir Party BitesToasted Cumin Lablabi with Harissa Oil and Olive-Oil TunaLablabi-Spiced Pasta e Ceci with Harissa OilLablabi Bread Salad with Harissa-Lemon DressingLagman Ragù Pappardelle (Uzbek x Italian)24-hour cold-proved lamb lahmacunPrawn Laksa SpaghettiRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaBubbling Lasagna Dip with Garlic BaguetteLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaCrispy Lasagna CupsLecsó Risotto with Smoked Sausage and Parmesan (Hungarian × Italian)Lecsó Whipped-Feta Toast with Crispy Sausage and HoneyLobio Toast with Whipped Feta and PomegranateSpiced Samneh Malawach with Jammy Eggs and Fresh ZhugMalawach Margherita PizzaCold-Fermented Manakish with Homemade Za'atar and LabnehKimchi Cheese Manakish with Za'atar Crust and Gochujang HoneyZa'atar Cheese Swirl Buns with Honey Drizzle24-Hour Neapolitan-Style MargheritaMargherita Pull-Apart Pizza RollsMarry Me Chicken Baguette MeltMastava Risotto with Cumin Beef and Dill Yogurt (Uzbek × Italian)Brown Butter Pul Biber MenemenMenemen Breakfast TacosMenemen Egg BoatsGochujang Mentaiko Rosé Rigatoni (Korean × Japanese)Lokanta-Style Velvet Lentil Soup with CroutonsLentil Soup Shakshuka with Garlic Yogurt & Chili ButterMilanesa a la NapolitanaOven-Crisp Milanesa a Caballo Rice BowlGenoese Minestrone with PestoMiso Tomato MinestroneRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlBerbere Lentil Ragù RigatoniMofongo Relleno with Shrimp CriolloFish and prawn moqueca with pirãoLamb Seven-Vegetable Couscous with TfayaRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaLamb Moussaka with Pecorino BéchamelCrispy Moussaka BowlKefta-Stuffed Msemen with Ghee LayersMsemen Croffles with Honey Butter and Amlou DrizzleWarm Mujaddara Salad Bowl with Roasted Squash, Feta and Pomegranate DressingPorcini-Stock Risotto with Butter-Seared MushroomsCrispy Mushroom Risotto Squares with Whipped Ricotta and Hot HoneyGazpacho Tomato NaengmyeonMiso Eggplant Parmigiana (Japanese × Italian)Nihari Ragù Pappardelle (Pakistani × Italian)Pizza-man Steamed Buns (Japanese × Italian)Tomato Basil Oden (Japanese × Italian)Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Fennel Sausage and Anchovy PangrattatoCrispy Sheet-Pan Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Burrata and LemonKra Pao Garlic-Butter SpaghettiPad See Ew Brown Butter PappardellePrawn-Head Stock Paella with AllioliCrispy Chorizo Paella BitesPalak Paneer Green ShakshukaPapas Bravas a la Huancaína with Chorizo Crumble (Peruvian × Spanish)Pasta e Fagioli with Dried Borlotti and Parmesan RindPasta e Fagioli Crispy Muffin-Tin Bites with Tomato-Rosemary DipPastitsio with Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Ragù and Bay-Infused BéchamelPastitsio Melt Toast with Cinnamon Beef and Béchamel CrustTriple-cooked patatas bravas with homemade alioliBravas rösti brunch with fried eggsFlame-Grilled Braai Peri-Peri Chicken24-Hour Mojo Pernil with Pan JusPernil Garlic Fried Rice with a Fried Egg and Mojo DrizzleLinguine with Blanched-Basil Pesto & Potato CreamKorean Perilla-Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Garlic ShrimpPesto Eggs on Lemon-Ricotta ToastPicadillo a Caballo with MadurosOld-School Pisto with Lacy Fried EggPisto Doria (Japanese Rice Gratin)Pisto Puff Tartlets with Honey RicottaPkhali Pesto Spaghetti (Georgian × Italian)Beetroot Pkhali Toast with Whipped FetaPol Sambol Prawn Aglio e Olio (Sri Lankan × Italian)Garlic Confit Pollo al Ajillo with Fino SherryGochugaru Honey-Soy Pollo al AjilloGarlic-Chip Pollo al Ajillo BocadilloPorotos Granados with Pilco and Merkén OilSmashed Porotos Granados ToastProvoleta Rellena with Roasted Pepper and JamónBBQ Pulled Pork Sweet Potato BoatsSpanakopita Pupusas with Lemon-Dill CurtidoCrispy Smashed Potatoes with Raclette Pour-Over and Pickle SalsaConfit Byaldi (Spiral Ratatouille)Ratatouille ShakshukaRatatouille Cheese Melt ToastJerk Chicken Rice-and-Peas PaellaAnchovy-Rosemary Butterflied Lamb with Red Wine JusRoast Lamb, Pumpkin and Feta Café BowlOven-Braised Ropa Vieja with MadurosRopa Vieja Loaded TostonesSabich with Haminados Eggs and ZhugSabich Deviled EggsSeared Tuna Niçoise with Jammy Eggs and Anchovy-Caper DressingNiçoise Soba Salad with Wasabi-Soy Dressing (French × Japanese)Whipped Tuna Niçoise Tartine with Olive CrumbBrown-Butter Sage Saltimbocca with Lemon Pan SauceSaltimbocca Chicken Panino with Lemon-Sage MayoScallion Oil Aglio e Olio Spaghetti with Parmesan (Chinese × Italian)Charred Pepper and Merguez Shakshuka, Oven-BakedShan Tomato Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic-Peanut Pangrattato (Burmese x Italian)Shawarma Loaded FriesShiro Pasta e Ceci with Berbere and Rosemary (Ethiopian x Italian)Charcoal Shish Tawook with Sumac OnionsShish Tawook Salad with Toum-Caesar Dressing and Pita CrispsOven-Braised Short Rib and Porcini Ragù with GremolataShort Rib Ragù Polenta Bowl with Burrata and Crispy SageZa'atar, Feta and Olive Soda Farls (Irish × Levantine)Sopaipilla Montanara (Chilean × Neapolitan)Pork Neck Souvlaki with Homemade Yogurt FlatbreadSouvlaki Loaded FriesSpaghettoni all'Assassina with Fresh Tomato Broth and StracciatellaSpaghetti Assassina Pizza with Melted MozzarellaSpiral Spanakopita with Three CheesesHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsStroganoff-Loaded Baked PotatoesTomato-Bacon Minestrone Sujebi (Korean × Italian)Tabbouleh with Tomato-Water Dressing and PomegranateMexican Street-Corn TabboulehCrispy Tabbouleh Fritters with Garlic YogurtLamb Tagine with Prunes and AlmondsLemon Olive Tagine Hand PiesSaffron Crispy Rice Salad with Herbs, Feta and WalnutsItalian Octopus, Mozzarella and Basil TakoyakiCaprese TamagoyakiTartiflette with Milk-Poached Potatoes, Caramelised Onions and Walnut SaladFlaky Butter Tequeños with GuasacacaThree-Cup Chicken Penne with Thai Basil-Peanut Pesto (Taiwanese × Italian)Chicken Tinga Rigatoni with Cream and Parmesan (Italian × Mexican)Tom Yum Shrimp Cream SpaghettiTomato and Egg Spaghetti (Chinese meets Italian)Tonkatsu ParmigianaJuicy Tortilla with Caramelized OnionBacon Parmesan Rosé TteokbokkiStracciatella TteokgukBaked Beef Yalancı Mantı with Brown Chili ButterTurkish Pasta Chips with Chili Butter Yogurt DipKamatama Carbonara UdonWaakye Grain Salad with Avocado and Lime-Chilli DressingCrispy Whitebait Caesar SaladTomato Yosenabe with Basil-Parmesan Risotto (Japanese × Italian)Crisp-Seared Yuca with Garlic Confit MojoCrispy Smashed Yuca with Mojo AioliYuxiang Eggplant Spaghetti with Basil and Parmesan (Chinese × Italian)Smoky Fire-Charred Zaalouk with Preserved LemonZaalouk Pasta alla NormaZaalouk Puff Pastry Tart with Feta and HoneyCaramelised Onion, Feta and Herb Zucchini Slice

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