tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post115756971212107260..comments2024-02-29T00:56:45.315-08:00Comments on Bryanna Clark Grogan’s Vegan Feast Kitchen/ 23rd Century Table: AJVAR (VEGETABLE "CAVIAR") Bryanna Clark Groganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-62836142391246090012013-06-03T11:38:02.701-07:002013-06-03T11:38:02.701-07:00You are not quite right. Ajvar is originally from ...You are not quite right. Ajvar is originally from Serbia (NOT from Macedonia or Croatia) , and is also known as "Serbian salad" or "Serbian vegetable caviar"<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajvar<br /><br />Montenegro boyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-90484278173973956992010-01-05T08:56:48.186-08:002010-01-05T08:56:48.186-08:00Well, Balkan Boy, I try not to use "lots of o...Well, Balkan Boy, I try not to use "lots of oil", so this is my method, which is adapted from many recipes I researched in books and websites on Balkan cooking. Everyone has their own way of making traditional recipes, as I know from being part Italian! It tastes delicious and I have not had any complaints from ajvar users!<br /><br />I'm also aware that you can water-bath can it, but I usually make it in small batches, so I just refrigerate it.<br /><br />Adding garlic to the mixture certainly does not "spoil" the mixture (at least, not for short-term storage), but it would certainly be more garlicky to add it before serving, so that's a good tip!Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-15008413258738308612010-01-05T02:30:17.160-08:002010-01-05T02:30:17.160-08:00This is NOT the way to make ajvar. What follows is...This is NOT the way to make ajvar. What follows is the authentic recipe.<br /><br />After grilling and peeling, Ajvar vegetables are minced and cooked in a pot with lots of oil, which is added incrementally. The vegetables release water, which is slowly mixed in with more and more oil. After 2-3 hours, all the water evaporates and it becomes a smooth emulsion (creamy water-oil mixture) with bits of vegetables. You must stir and cook until the liquid evaporates.<br /><br />To preserve wash the jars in a dishwasher and fill them still piping hot, adding a little hot oil on the top to seal from air. They will not spoil.<br /><br />Garlic is added serving time, as it will spoil the ajvar.<br /><br />Balkan BoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-28435305063049706582007-10-16T16:20:00.000-07:002007-10-16T16:20:00.000-07:00FYI, in San Antonio, Tx you can get this at Ali Ba...FYI, in San Antonio, Tx you can get this at Ali Baba on Wurzbach and IH 10.progressivegranniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595358619733118886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-26125114584295429922007-10-16T16:19:00.000-07:002007-10-16T16:19:00.000-07:00This looks so good! My friend from Bosnia got me h...This looks so good! My friend from Bosnia got me hooked on Ajvar, and I sent this recipe to her. We are fortunate enough to have a local store that has Ajvar and other really yummy things like the pickled peppers stuffed with cabbage.progressivegranniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595358619733118886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-28626196541317575732007-03-10T19:10:00.000-08:002007-03-10T19:10:00.000-08:00WoW Thanks, Very nice recipe, I am defently goin...WoW Thanks, Very nice recipe, I am defently going to try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1158070229766737642006-09-12T07:10:00.000-07:002006-09-12T07:10:00.000-07:00Genius! Thank you for this idea! I have been try...Genius! Thank you for this idea! I have been trying to put my Quesadilla Maker to work without dairy (since switching from lacto/lacto-ovo to aspiring vegan)<BR/><BR/>You're a lifesaver!Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1157657801128390752006-09-07T12:36:00.000-07:002006-09-07T12:36:00.000-07:00Mmmmm...Non-subscribers, you are lucky to get this...Mmmmm...Non-subscribers, you are lucky to get this recipe!!! Copy and save it, ASAP, and guard it with your life -- it's awesome. :D.<BR/>Guaranteed you'll find a way you like to use it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1157654409202262292006-09-07T11:40:00.000-07:002006-09-07T11:40:00.000-07:00What a great use for all the eggplant and zucchini...What a great use for all the eggplant and zucchini I seem to have around the kitchen!<BR/><BR/>-CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116685291056531223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1157638518510503742006-09-07T07:15:00.000-07:002006-09-07T07:15:00.000-07:00Don't forget the zucchini version, Dori!Don't forget the zucchini version, Dori!Bryanna Clark Groganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235333928055873948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1157633091971139282006-09-07T05:44:00.000-07:002006-09-07T05:44:00.000-07:00So far I've eaten it with corn chips, on a adzuki ...So far I've eaten it with corn chips, on a adzuki bean 'n rice burger, and plain. This stuff is really good. I made two other sauces this weekend (one pumpkin and the other yelloe pepper based ... this one tops!<BR/><BR/>I'll be buying another eggplant today so I can make some more.<BR/><BR/>Bakehouse DoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24141461.post-1157577586040450552006-09-06T14:19:00.000-07:002006-09-06T14:19:00.000-07:00Hhhhmmmmm....ajvar....I love it! It is addicting ...Hhhhmmmmm....ajvar....I love it! It is addicting and good with everything actually. Thanks for telling me that Trader Joe's sells it. So is Whole Foods! I didn't know and never check their shelves for it. I always buys the Zergut brand which is bright red or Indo European.<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried your recipe since it is so easy for me to buy it. I should have to save money. The quesadilla is a good idea and looks so good.<BR/><BR/>SIVspiceislandveganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993360181907389563noreply@blogger.com