Ajvar

Ajvar

Ajvar

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Ingredients/Components

  • paprika
  • eggplant - 3/4 lb
  • water, divided - 4 c
  • olive oil, divided
  • red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
  • dried crushed red pepper optional - 2 jalapeno
  • white vinegar, divided
  • coarse salt, divided - 2 Tbsp
  • 2-6 garlic cloves, minced

How to make ajvar:

Stem, de-vein, and seed bell peppers and chilies. cut into chunks. Peel eggplant and cut crosswise into 1 inch slices. Put 2/3 c. vinegar, 2 c. water and 1 Tbsp. coarse salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil, add eggplant slices. return to boil for 5 minutes. stirring, drain while you boil peppers and chilies 5 minutes using remaining 2/3 c. vinegar, 2 c. water and 1 Tbsp. salt. drain and reserve. Sizzle garlic in 1/4 c. oil for 1 minute. Place cooked, drained eggplant and pepper mix in bowl of food processor and puree. Add 1 1/2 tsp. salt and paprika. Return sauce to pan and simmer over medium heat until thickens to dipping consistency. This is a Serbian relish great for dip or spread on crackers. Add yogurt to make a salad dressing. Freezes well.

Recipe categories: Condiments, etc., Vegetables, Turkish.

Rating:
Ajvar
2.8
Average rating: 2.8 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT30M
Total Time: PT30M


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