Balkan · Serbia
Balkan Ajvar with Grilled Lamb
A traditional Balkan red pepper and eggplant spread with grilled lamb pieces, perfect for meze or as a side dish.
45 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss lamb with salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Grill until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, char peppers and eggplant over open flames or on a grill pan until blackened. Place in a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Peel and mash the peppers and eggplant. Stir in garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in grilled lamb and parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or as a spread.
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.





