Balkan · North Macedonia
Macedonian Ajvar with Walnuts
Traditional ajvar with added walnuts for extra texture and flavor
Ingredients
Method
- Roast peppers and eggplants over an open flame or in the oven
- Peel and mash the vegetables
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic
- Add mashed vegetables, vinegar, salt, sugar, and paprika
- Simmer for 20 minutes
- Stir in chopped walnuts
- Blend until smooth
- Store in sterilized jars
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