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ajvar in a bowl with a spoon and some garlic and pita bread on the side

Ajvar

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Ajvar is the most popular Balkan roasted red pepper relish recipe made from scratch that’s perfect for meats, rustic breads or pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Balkan, Serbian
Servings 1 Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 5 red bell peppers
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the eggplant in half from the top and pierce the skin with a fork. Place the eggplant, garlic and red peppers in a baking dish and broil for 15 to 20 minutes until charred. Rotate the peppers and eggplant occasionally for a nice even char on all sides.
  • Place the charred eggplants and peppers in a bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap and let it steam for 10 minutes. After steaming, peel and discard the skin of the eggplant, and discard the seeds, core and skin from the peppers.
  • Blend the bell peppers, eggplant, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to a smooth paste. Adjust the salt if required and it's ready.
  • Optional: Cook the Ajvar in a saucepan for 15 to 20 minutes to achieve a thick consistency.

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Keyword Ajvar, Balkan roasted red pepper relish, Serbian roasted red pepper sauce