What is ajvar substitute?

If you cant find ajvar, a substitute can be made by pureeing a seven-ounce can of drained roasted bell peppers with two tablespoons of tomato paste and two tablespoons of purchased chili-garlic sauce, which is available at most supermarkets.

What can you do with ajvar?

You can also use ajvar as an ingredient for cooking. Its mild saltiness and rich texture make it a dump-and-stir sauce for pasta, or the base of a more complex one. Ajvar’s ripe red color makes a pot of risotto pop, and it adds bite and cohesion to grain or bean salads along with some crisp vegetables.

How is ajvar made?

To produce ajvar, bell peppers are roasted whole on a plate on an open fire, a plate of wood in a stove, or in an oven. The baked peppers must briefly cool to allow the flesh to separate from the skin. Next, the skin is carefully peeled off and the seeds are removed.

Is ajvar a Macedonian?

Enter Ajvar, a Macedonian product that Evans has devoted his life to, which he believes “is the new hummus”. Now a Macedonian local, he has transported the product to the UK with the firm belief that the humble foodstuff can change the British impression of Balkan food forever.

How to make ajvar in a food processor?

Add the raw garlic clove to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is well chopped. Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and pulse until combined. Taste your ajvar and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Use your ajvar immediately or keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

What kind of peppers can you make with ajvar?

For a little more inspiration on how else you can make stuffed peppers, check out our recipe for Lenten stuffed peppers with ajvar. The juicy stuffed peppers seasoned with ajvar baked in the oven call for just a slice of some good bread to dip in a thick tomato sauce or aromatic fillet.

What kind of Sausage goes with ajvar eggplant?

Its smoky flavor is a great match for grilled or roasted meats, especially lamb. Ajvar is also typically served with cevaps sausage, also known as cevapcici, and a bread known as lepinje. Russians call this eggplant caviar or ikra which means caviar and is the same word for fish roe.

How long does it take to make ajvar sauce?

Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and pulse until combined. Taste your ajvar and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Use your ajvar immediately or keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It is a wonderful sauce to serve as an appetizer with bread.