A typical Sicilian recipe also includes an alternative use of green olives in brine: they are rinsed under running water, pitted and left to dry for a few hours. Then they are seasoned in a bowl with sliced carrots, chopped celery, crushed garlic cloves, mint leaves, chopped chilli pepper, red wine vinegar and plenty of extra virgin olive oil. They are left to rest for a day, stirring often and consumed as an appetizer.