Balkan · North Macedonia

Classic Balkan Ajvar

Name: Classic Balkan Ajvar
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers; 3 eggplants; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp chili flakes

A traditional Balkan vegetable relish made with roasted peppers and eggplant, seasoned with garlic and spices.

50 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roast peppers and eggplants until charred. Let cool.
Peel and chop peppers and eggplants. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add roasted vegetables, vinegar, salt, sugar, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes. Cook until thickened.
Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Store in a jar.

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