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Ajvar – Balkan roasted pepper relish
Side Dish

Ajvar – Balkan roasted pepper relish

Ajvar is a shared Balkan relish of roasted red peppers and eggplant. This version uses a Macedonian-style method of slow reduction.

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Rate:
110 min total
8 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • 10 stk Red bell peppers
  • 2 stk Eggplants
  • ½ cup Sunflower oil
  • 3 fed Garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chili, optional
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast and peel

    1. Roast the peppers and eggplants at 230°C until the skins are blackened. Cover in a bowl for 15 minutes, then peel.
    230°C
    Oven
  2. 2

    Chop the mixture

    1. Coarsely chop or pulse the peeled vegetables. Let any excess liquid drain away.
    Food Processor
  3. 3

    Reduce slowly

    1. Heat the oil in a wide pot. Add the vegetables, garlic, vinegar, salt, and optional chili. Cook, stirring frequently, for 45–60 minutes until thick and glossy.
    Pot

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Nutrition

Calories

110kcal

Protein

2g

Fat

9g

Carbs

7g

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