Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Virgin olive oil in a small glass bowl, golden yellow, decorated with olives and leaves
Virgin Olive Oil – Natural Golden Yellow Cooking Oil

Virgin Olive Oil: The Natural Balance of Flavour and Nutrition

Ingredients Oils and Fats

Description

Virgin Olive Oil is the second-highest grade of cold-pressed oils. Produced solely by mechanical means without heat treatment, it retains the olive's aroma, colour, and nutritional content, albeit with a slightly lower quality profile than Extra Virgin.

Its flavour is milder and less pronounced, with gentle fruity and green notes. It is ideal for those seeking a more neutral olive taste for cooking or baking. Health-wise, it remains beneficial, rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

Benefits of Virgin Olive Oil

  • Rich in Healthy Fats – May reduce heart disease risk.
  • Natural Antioxidants – Vitamin E and polyphenols.
  • No Heat Treatment – Preserves natural components.
  • Milder Flavour – Allows for broader culinary application.

Culinary Uses

  • Steaming and Medium-Heat Frying – For vegetables, fish, chicken.
  • Salad Dressings – When a less intense olive flavour is desired.
  • Sauces – Retains quality during gentle cooking.
  • Bread Dipping – With balsamic vinegar for a softer taste.

Virgin Olive Oil is a superb choice for those seeking a natural yet cost-effective alternative to Extra Virgin. Stored in a cool, dark place, it keeps its quality and taste for months.

If you want an oil that offers a balance of price, flavour, and nutrition, Virgin Olive Oil is the ideal everyday kitchen companion.

Recipes with this Ingredient

Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Main Courses

Prawn açorda
Sururu with olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon juice Side Dishes

Sururu with Olive Oil
Mote ensalada, with corn, tomato and avocado Salads

Mote corn salad with avocado
Garlic Açorda, served with fresh coriander and sesame seeds Soups

Garlic Açorda
Pesto with rocket and walnuts, fresh green sauce served Sauces and Gravies

Rocket and Walnut Pesto
Açorda soup served with olive oil, garlic and fresh parsley Soups

Portuguese bread soup with olive oil (Açorda)