Jul 14 2026
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Olives All' Ascolana Recipe

Inspired by Fox & The Knife
Time45m
Serves4

fried olives, nduja, mortadella

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Ingredients

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Filling

Breading and Frying

Method

Prepare the Filling

  1. 1

    Chop the Meats

    Finely chop the nduja and mortadella into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix the Filling

    In a bowl, combine the chopped nduja, mortadella, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Prepare the Olives

  1. 3

    Stuff the Olives

    Using a small spoon, carefully stuff each pitted green olive with the meat mixture, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed.

Breading and Frying

  1. 4

    Set Up Breading Station

    Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

  2. 5

    Bread the Olives

    Roll each stuffed olive first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.

  3. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

  4. 7

    Fry the Olives

    Carefully add the breaded olives to the hot oil in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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