Pepper perfection: How Ajvar is made in North Macedonia

What’s your favorite condiment? Most people from the Balkan region would probably say: Ajvar. A savory condiment made from roasted peppers. We went to North Macedonia to learn the art of crafting this flavorful pepper sauce. But Ajvar is more than a sauce; it's a symbol of Balkan tradition, adding a burst of taste to every dish. And every Balkan country claims to make the best.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:46 Making Ajvar in the village
02:38 The origins of Ajvar
03:15 Factory-made Ajvar
03:57 Ajvar pairings
04:22 Macedonian breakfast
05:12 Outro

CREDITS
Report: Juri Rescheto
Camera: Max Lomakin
Edit: Vladimir Dvornikov
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus

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