Aceitunas A La Sevillana (Sevilla-Style Green Olives) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) jar large Spanish olives, drained and slightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed and peeled
4 tablespoons vinegar
4 anchovy fillets (optional)

Preparation

Place olives in a glass jar just large enough to fit them all inches Add remaining ingredients and fill jar with water.
Shake well and marinate at room temperature for several days.
Serve room temperature.
May be kept for weeks in the refrigerator; return to room temperature before serving.