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sott'olio

preserved in olive oil

Literally 'under oil'. A common way of preserving vegetables, especially artichoke hearts, dried tomatos, courgettes and peppers, but also charcuterie, tuna, salted or smoked fish, mushrooms, even garlic. Also sottolio.

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