A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Sold whole, pitted or sliced. These are table olives, not olive oil.
In the kitchen
Used as a garnish in some Portuguese-style salt-cod dishes served in Macau.
Color, saltiness and curing method vary; a dark color does not identify one particular process. Whole olives may contain stones. Check the actual product for added seasonings.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有黑水榄（黑橄榄）吗？
Does this dish contain Black table olives?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
