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Slow-Cooked Ajvar

Name: Slow-Cooked Ajvar
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers; 2 eggplants; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

A richer version of ajvar with a deeper flavor, using a slow-cooking method.

40 minutes8 servings

Method

Cut peppers and eggplants into chunks. Sauté in olive oil until softened, about 15 minutes.
Add minced garlic, salt, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend until smooth. Cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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