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Macedonian · Dip

Pinđur

Пинџур

Roasted pepper, eggplant and tomato relish

Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 45 minServes 6
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the peppers, eggplant and tomatoes until charred. Peel.
  2. Chop everything finely with the garlic.
  3. Cook in the oil for 15 minutes, stirring.
  4. Season with vinegar, salt and a pinch of sugar.

Tip. Lighter and fresher than ajvar.

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