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Ajvar (roasted peppers and eggplant)

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Categories: Appetizers, Arabic, Eastern European, Herbs & Spices, Middle Eastern, Peppers, Roasted, Turkish
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Ingredients:
12 Fresh red New Mexican chiles
4 Meduim eggplants
3/4 cupOlive oil or corn oil
1 Large onion, minced
3 Large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbspLemon juice
2 tbspRed wine
Salt/pepper to taste
Parsley for garnish
Procedures:
1Roast the peppers and eggplant over charcoal or gas flame, or bake in a preheated oven at 475 °F until the skins are blistered and black.
2Place the roasted vegetables in a paper bag and let them steam in their own heat for 10 minutes.
3Peel off and discard the burnt skins along with the stems and seeds.
4Mash the pepper and eggplant pulp together to form a homogeneous mass, either smooth or slightly chunky, as desired.
5Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet and saute the onion until very soft.
6Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes lomger.
7Remove from heat and stir in the pepper-eggplant pulp, mixing well.
8Slowly drizzle remaining oil into the mixture, stirring constantly to incorporate all the oil.
9Add lemon juice and vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
10Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
11Serve as an appetizer spread on thick slices of country-style white bread, or flat pita bread, or use as a side dish to accompany grilled or roasted meats.
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