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Macedonian Paprika Sauce

Cultural Context

Macedonian Paprika Sauce, or Ajvar, originates from the Balkans and is a staple in Macedonian cuisine. Traditionally made in the fall, it celebrates the harvest of peppers and eggplants, often enjoyed as a condiment with grilled meats or as a spread. This vibrant sauce has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations found throughout the region and even in Mediterranean diets.

MacedonianMKother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups roasted peppers
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups cooked noodles
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon herbs
1 cup cheese cubes
1 cup tomato puree

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned red peppers

Canned peppers save prep time and are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Peel the roasted peppers and place them in a deep dish, removing as many seeds as possible.

2

Dice the peeled tomatoes into small cubes.

3

Finely slice the peeled peppers into thin strips.

4

Add the diced tomatoes to the pan over medium heat and mix well with salt.

5

Add garlic to the pan and stir.

6

Add a little olive oil to the pan.

7

Add the chopped peppers to the pan and stir.

8

Add pepper to the mixture.

9

Add soy sauce to the pan and mix.

10

Add the cooked noodles to the pan on medium heat and mix carefully.

11

Add cottage cheese to the noodles and stir.

12

Add eggs to the noodles and mix thoroughly.

13

Add pepper and herbs to the noodles and mix again.

14

Serve the noodles, adding cheese cubes and sprinkling with herbs.

15

Drizzle with a little olive oil and finish with a little tomato puree.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Macedonian AjvarAjvar

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