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Ajvar · North Macedonia

Smoked Ajvar

A variation of ajvar with a smoky flavor, achieved by roasting the vegetables over an open flame.

40 minutes6 servings
Smoked Ajvar
Photo: Ssofija · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the red bell peppers and eggplant over an open flame or in the oven until the skins are charred and the flesh is tender.
  2. Peel the peppers and eggplant, then puree them in a food processor.
  3. Add the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika (if using) to the puree and mix well.
  4. Transfer to a jar and let it cool before serving with bread.

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