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Spicy Balkan Ajvar

Name: Spicy Balkan Ajvar
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 500g red bell peppers; 200g eggplants; 100g garlic; 100g olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A variation of ajvar with added chili peppers for extra heat, perfect for spreading on bread or using in dishes.

45 minutes6 servings

Method

Roast peppers and eggplants until soft, then peel and puree.
In a pot, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
Add the pureed vegetables, vinegar, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
Let cool and store in a jar.

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