Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine: Lyutenitza | Bites & History

sunflower oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Yellow peppers have similar sweetness and flavor, while green peppers are less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

Roast red bell peppers over an open flame until charred, about 5 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap to steam for a few minutes.

Peel the skin off the roasted peppers, making a cross on top to help remove the skin.

Boil tomatoes for about 30 seconds to loosen the skin, then peel them by hand.

Cut the peeled tomatoes into quarters, removing the seeds if desired.

Grind the roasted peppers and tomatoes using a KitchenAid attachment or a manual grinder.

Cook the ground mixture in a pan over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Add salt to taste during the cooking process.

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