Ajvar

Ajvar in Serbia is a vegetable relish made primarily of red bell peppers and eggplant. It is popular in traditional restaurants throughout Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and North Macedonia, and it originates in the Balkans of southeastern Europe.

Ajvar is commonly served with Serbian bread, such as lepinja or pogaa, in Serbia. It's commonly served as a side dish with grilled meats or fish, Serbian hamburgers (pljeskavica), and grilled meat sausages (Ćevapčići ).

Aside from roasted red bell peppers and eggplant, typical Serbian ajvar ingredients include garlic, olive oil (or sunflower oil), lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper. Traditionally made in mid-autumn when peppers are at their peak, ajvar is typically made in large batches and stored in jars for several months.

If you plan a trip to Serbia in the future, try this dish at least once. Your trip will not be complete without trying this dish. Many visitors are surprised by its unique taste and say they had a good experience with it.