Ajvar
Spread made from roasted red peppers, garlic and spices. Originating from Balkans.
Ajvar (Cyrillic script: Ajвар) is a type of condiment made from bell peppers and sometimes tomatoes. Some households may use different recipes and add their own traditional kick to it, which also determines if it is spicy. It is popular in the Balkans. It is also a bread spread. It can be used in a wide variety of meals. It can be used as a bread spread and top it with some cheese. It can be used as a side dish for a bigger meal. It pairs the best with barbecue, more specifically Leskovački roštilj.
It originates from North Macedonia, from where it spread to other Balkan countries after World War II.
The most famous ajvar is Leskovački ajvar, from the city of Leskovac, Serbia.
