1. Ajvar Peppers and aubergines grilled over a charcoal fire give this spread a smoky sweetness. The recipe is thought to originate in Serbia (some call ajvar “Serbian caviar”) but the spread was, well, spread throughout the region during the Yugoslavian era, which explains its relatively...
Get your cevapi fix (along with some bangin’ ajvar and housemade bread and yoghurt) at this quirky new eatery for Balkan street food Buy ticket Restaurants Du Fermier 5 out of 5 stars Chef Annie Smithers’ comforting French farmhouse fare continues to surprise and delight in Trentham Book on...
As a vegetarian, you might find it difficult to get food in Kosovo since meat is a big part of the diet here, but things are changing. The family-run restaurant called Babaghanoush is one of the only Kosovo restaurants that serves pure vegetarian food. However, the food is more inspired...
In the Balkan region, there are variations of accompaniments, like ajvar (eggplant and pepper sauce), sour cream and French fries. In Sarajevo, it’s served two ways: with or without kajmak, a thick cream they sometimes call cheese. Yogurt is also often listed on the menu. It is served...
I was told that pindjur is actually a type of ajvar rather than another name for it. My grandmother asked me how I would like the ajvar, sweet or spicy, and I said sweet. Then she replied, "Oh, you like pindjur. I will make pindjur for you." ...
Condiments: From ketchup to fish sauce — the list is endless. Take a walk down your grocery store's condiment and world food aisles and marvel at the possibilities. Try an unfamiliar one like ajvar — a roasted red pepper sauce from Serbia. It's perfect with grilled chicken...