Smoked Ajvar · North Macedonia

Smoked Macedonian Ajvar

Name: Smoked Macedonian Ajvar
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Smoked Ajvar
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 large eggplant; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; wood chips for smoking

A variation of ajvar with a deep smoky flavor from wood-fired roasting

60 minutes6 servings

Method

Soak wood chips in water
Smoke peppers and eggplant using a smoker or grill
Peel and puree the smoked vegetables
Add minced garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika
Mix well and let rest for 30 minutes
Serve with bread or as a dip

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