Balkan · North Macedonia

Spicy Balkan Ajvar with Fried Bread and Egg

Name: Spicy Balkan Ajvar with Fried Bread and Egg
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 small eggplant; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; salt to taste; 4 slices white bread; 2 large eggs; vegetable oil for frying

A variation of the traditional Balkan dish featuring a spicier ajvar, served with crispy fried bread and a fried egg.

40 minutes2 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast bell peppers and eggplant on a baking sheet until soft and charred.
Peel and mash the roasted vegetables, then mix with minced garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt.
In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
In the same skillet, crack eggs and cook to desired doneness.
Serve ajvar on a plate, topped with fried bread and a fried egg.

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