Classic homemade ajvar is prepared using just 4 ingredients: roasted red pepper, sunflower oil, salt and a little vinegar.
Red pepper
Salt
Sunflower oil
Apple cider vinegar
The main ingredient in every ajvar is red pepper
The pepper must be ripe, juicy and meaty and should not contain a lot of water.
The variety that makes the best ajvar is the local native heirloom variety called ‘kurtovska kapija’.
Light and healthy
In this region, ajvar has a special place both in the culture and on the dining table. It has been made for centuries, and its name derives from the Turkish word havyar, meaning caviar.
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