Arjoli is a rich herby savoury dip, traditionally served with snails. Although, it can be enjoyed just with bread or fresh veggies.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, Maltese, Mediterranean
Keyword: Aljoli, Arjoli, dip
Ingredients
150ggalletti (water biscuits) or day old bread
1white onionsmall
4garlic clovesor more
8large green olives
4anchovy fillets
1tspcapers
80gtomato paste
30mlwhite vinegaror water
120mlolive oil
1/3cupmint
1/2cupparlsey
1tbspchili flakes
1 tsp pepper
Instructions
Crush the galletti or the bread in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. Mix in the vinegar (or water) and let them sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a food processor add all the other ingredients except the olive oil. Pulse until everything is finely chopped and almost paste like.
Add the soaked galletti or bread together with the olive oil to the mixture. Blend together until a paste forms. Add more oil if the consistency is too thick.
Serve with more galletti or bread on the side, fresh vegetables and snails.