Creamy Boursin-stuffed olives coated in crispy shallots and sesame seeds, served with a warm fig honey sauce for dipping. Rich, salty, and designed for snacking or cocktails.
Servings: 6servings
By: Nadia Aidi
Prep 20 minutesmins
Cook 10 minutesmins
Chill 20 minutesmins
Total 50 minutesmins
Equipment
disposable gloves, optional but it makes it easier
Prepare the Olives: Stuff each olive with Boursin cheese, then use additional cheese to fully coat the outside so each olive is completely sealed. Wearing gloves helps keep the coating smooth and not stick. Place the coated olives on a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm.
20 to 30 Castelvetrano olives, 10 oz Boursin Cheese
Make the Sauce: Combine the fig preserves, honey, and salsa macha in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
⅓ cup fig jam, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp salsa macha
Fry the Shallots: Add the sliced shallots to a cold skillet and pour in olive oil till fully coated. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and continue frying until deeply golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels and let cool completely.
3 shallots, olive oil
Finish and Serve: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled fried shallots, chopped chives, and toasted sesame seeds. Roll the cheese-coated olives in the sesame shallot mixture until evenly coated. Serve with the fig honey sauce on the side. Enjoy.
⅓ cup chives, ½ cup toasted sesame seeds
Notes
These can be assembled through the chilling step several hours ahead. Coat in the sesame mixture just before serving for the best texture.