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Ajvar - Balkan treasure from peppers

Ajvar - Balkan treasure from peppers

Ajvar is a traditional Balkan spread originating from Serbia. It is made from roasted red peppers that are peeled, blended, and cooked with eggplant, garlic, and olive oil. Three basic varieties exist: sweet, medium-hot, and hot. Ajvar is traditionally prepared in autumn during pepper season and preserved in jars for winter. It is served as a side with grilled meats, on bread, or with cheese.

Ajvar originates from Serbia and its name derives from the Turkish word for caviar.
Traditional ajvar preparation takes several hours, peppers are roasted, peeled, and cooked.
Serbia hosts an annual ajvar festival in the city of Leskovac.
Quality homemade ajvar contains no preservatives or thickeners.

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