Kalamon Olives – Description
Kalamon olives are probably the most famous olives in the world.
They are cultivated all over Greece and especially in the Peloponnese.
Kalamon olives are crisp, firm, with a subtle fruity taste, which is also salty, slightly bitter and vinegary.
Kalamon olives have a uniform but varying chocolate to dark brown or violet color and are characteristically pointed.
You can use them as a meze or appetizer, in salads and especially in the Greek village salad, they accompany and are used in many recipes.
How to Use & Serving Suggestion
- First, remove the desired amount of olives from the package, in a deep plate or bowl.
- Next, rinse with lukewarm water for a few seconds under the tap, and then fill the container with water so that the water level covers all of your olives.
- We leave them for one to two hours, so that the saltiness goes away.
- Then, remove the water, and let them dry for a few minutes.
- Finally, we add some Extra Virgin Olive Oil, mix them so that they go everywhere – and if we want – any other spice of our liking such as oregano, bukovo or some other ingredient such as lemon, vinegar, yogurt, or even soy sauce. Have fun!
Nutritional Value per 100g
Energy: 1157 kJ /281 kcal
Fat: 27.8g
of which Saturated: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 4.1g
of which Sugars: 0.1g
Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
Protein: 1.6g
Salt: 3g