مكبوس الزيتون الاخضر

We wash the olives thoroughly several times.

We score the olives with a knife.

We soak the olives in water for 3 to 7 days, changing the water twice a day.

We drain the olives.

We add two tablespoons of coarse salt (iodine-free), a quarter cup of olive oil, half a cup of lemon juice, and one teaspoon of ground turmeric.

We add the diced lemon and hot green pepper.

We place the mixture in a jar.

We don't use green lemons as they add bitterness

We add the brine solution (10 cups of water + 10-12 tablespoons of coarse salt).

We perform the egg test to ensure the salt level is appropriate. The egg should float on the surface like a coin.

We add one tablespoon of sugar.

We add the brine solution

We add olive oil and a nylon bag.