Balkan · Serbia
Traditional Balkan Ajvar with Fried Bread and Egg
A classic Balkan breakfast featuring ajvar, a spicy red pepper and eggplant spread, served with crispy fried bread and a fried egg.
40 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
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.