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Ajvar – A Serbian Relish

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

Roasted red peppers, garlic and olive oil!!!  I am trying to be good about not using exclamation points, it’s really hard when you are passionate about good food… how can I not?!  

This relish is really delightful and reminds me of why I started blogging in the first place. There is SO MUCH out there in this wonderful world and I like to travel through world cuisine and music.  

Condiments and marinades are a great way to travel from the comfort of your own home.  Kick it up  notch and check out some regional music from your library or use a streaming app like Pandora.  

Play some Serbian music while you whip up some Ajvar, a popular Serbian condiment.  Get in the mood…

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

I have an electric oven so I roasted these on the top rack of my oven and broiled them.  You can also roast them on gas burners or a charcoal BBQ.

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

You will be pleased even if you like bland food.  This relish is full of flavor but not hot or over-bearing pungency.  I splashed this on sourdough toast and loved it.  Other suggestions include kissing eggs with this, crackers, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, brats and doggies.  

Garnish a charcuterie and cheese plate with this and bring together eastern Europe and western Europe, very diplomatic…

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!
Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

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Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

Travel to the Balkan peninsula through this roasted pepper relish that is sure to delight any appetite!

Ajvar - A Serbian Relish

Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

A robust condiment from Serbia, perfect for eggs, toast and meat or rice dishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbs white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast red bell peppers until charred, place in plastic bag to "sweat" for 20 minutes.
  2. Peel skin, remove seeds/stem and chop peppers.
  3. Place all ingredients into food processor and pulse until the consistency of relish.
  4. Keep in refrigerator up until 2 weeks.

Notes

You can use jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting them yourself!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 233mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g

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