Ajvar (/ ˈ aɪ v ɑːr / EYE-var; Serbian Cyrillic: Ajвар, Bulgarian: Aйвар, romanized: Ayvar) is a condiment made principally from sweet bell peppers and eggplants. [1] The relish became a popular side dish throughout Yugoslavia after World War II …

Nov 10, 2023 · Is ajvar a sauce, or is it a dip? Either way, here is how to make Croatian ajvar. This really is an easy-to-make ajvar recipe anyone can try!

May 2, 2022 · Ajvar — pronounced I-var — is a versatile dish that is loved throughout the region, and has sparked many a food fight (via BBC). Ajvar is primarily made from roasted red bell peppers and can ...

Aug 17, 2022 · Ajvar is a famous Balkan culinary specialty made from roasted sweet red bullhorn peppers. One of the most popular varieties of these bullhorn peppers is the 'ajvarski' pepper - a large, superbly aromatic red sweet pepper shaped like a bull horn.

Feb 24, 2025 · Ajvar (Serbian Roasted Red Pepper Sauce) Grilling peppers and an eggplant gives this sweet, tangy sauce a pleasant smokiness.

Ajvar is a luxurious spread that will make you fall in love with red peppers. Pronounced eye-var, this spread is a Balkan treasure. Several countries lay claim to it, such as Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, and Romania.

Feb 29, 2024 · Ajvar is one of the most popular vegetable spreads in Croatia. The sweet and smokey aroma from roasted peppers keeps well in the jar to remind you of hot summer days and their abundance. Making ajvar is so ingrained in our cuisine that we can't imagine zimnica (pickles and preserves) without it.

Sep 27, 2021 · Ajvar (pronounced AYE-var) is a bright and robust red pepper relish that originates from the Balkans region of southeastern Europe. Ajvar could be considered a sauce similar to ketchup in its tangy, slightly sweet flavor and its most common use, as a …

Mar 27, 2025 · Stirring frequently, simmer the ajvar for a few minutes, adding some salt to season it. Off heat, stir in a bit of vinegar. Taste to adjust for seasoning and add in a bit of sugar if you think it needs it – this can prove necessary to balance the flavours if your peppers aren’t so sweet. It is optional, however.

Jul 20, 2023 · Ajvar. 5.0 (1) 1 Review. Proust had madeleines; Paula Wolfert has eggplants. Her love of nightshades was seeded in her childhood, and this is her best guess at her grandmother’s recipe for a ...