Macedonia · Sauces and Dips

Classic Ajvar

90 min4 servings360 kcal

Ajvar is a sauce popular in the Balkans.

Classic Ajvar

Ingredients

  • red bell peppers10
  • eggplants2
  • garlic cloves3
  • olive oil100 ml
  • tomato paste1 tbsp
  • salt and ground black pepperto taste
  • sugar1/2 tsp
  • vinegar1 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash and prick the eggplants with a fork.
  2. 2Bake the peppers and eggplants for 30-40 minutes, turning until softened.
  3. 3Place the vegetables in a bag for 10-15 minutes, then peel off the skin and remove the seeds.
  4. 4Chop vegetables, add garlic, oil, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar.
  5. 5Cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring.