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Macedonian Ajvar Roasted Red Pepper Spread Recipe

	Heatherbudapest / All my dishes 2 years, 2 months ago Ajvar is a popular Macedonian appetizer or side dish made of roasted paprika (peppers) and eggplant. It is popular in many Balkan countries, with slightly varying recipes. Some include ripe tomatoes and even string beans. Ajvar is a seasonal dish in ... More Prep:60m Cook:60m Servings:6	Heatherbuda
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Ingredients

* 8-12 fresh red paprika (mild or medium-hot, to taste)

* 4 medium-size eggplants

* 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil

* 1 large onion, minced

* 3 large garlic cloves, chopped

* 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar)

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Roast the paprika and eggplants over charcoal or a gas flame, or bake them in a preheated 475 F oven, until the skin is blistered and darkened. Place the roasted vegetables in a paper bag and let them steam in their own heat for 10 minutes. Peel off and discard the burnt skin along with the stems and seeds. Mash the peppers and eggplant pulp together to form a slightly chunky mass. You can do this with a fork or in a food processor.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and saute the onion until very soft. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pepper-eggplant pulp, mixing well. Slowly drizzle the remaining oil into the mixture, stirring constantly to incorporate all of the oil. Add lemon juice or vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.

Serve as an appetizer to spread on thick slices of country-style white bread or flat pita bread with chunks of feta cheese, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings, as an appetizer or side dish.

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Comments

dizzzykipper 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Yes,It was great!
I'm into making breads right now and it was a perfect compliment to my sour dough.
Plus I love pepper's all kind's

buonissimo 2 years ago said:
I work in a winery and we sell ajvar in a jar, never new what to offer this whith, thanks so much for the info, and for expanding my culinary knowledge!!!!!!!!!!

sfkuma 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Kajmak and Avjar are important parts of a Macedonian "meze". Both are delicious with crusty French or Italian style bread. Be sure to play some great Macdonian CD's whilst eating!

jencathen 1 year, 1 month ago said:
They eat this a lot in Serbia too. It's really yummy!

m_tsaidis1975 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I have a Macedonian friend and his mum makes Ajvar all the time, it is absolutely delicious. I love going over and eating Macedonian food!!!

tadasp 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I found Ajvar in a jar at eastern european food website
It's not homemade but tastes delicious! :) Will try to do my own and compare though...

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