THE SIGNATURE TRUFFLE-AJVAR

(Our Play on the Ultimate Modern Balkan Dip)

THE SIGNATURE TRUFFLE-AJVAR

Ingredients: 200g Ajvar (mild or spicy), 1 tbsp Truffle oil, 50ml Olive oil, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar...

Ingredients

  • 200g Ajvar (mild or spicy)
  • 1 tbsp Truffle oil
  • 50ml Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Gently heat the olive oil and garlic until it starts to sizzle.
  2. The Bloom Add paprika and garlic powder with a tiny 10ml splash of vinegar; the reaction will release the piquant oils.
  3. The Silk Merge Whisk the hot spiced oil and truffle oil into the ajvar until it forms a dark, earthy red silk.
  4. The Final Flourish Serve as a raw hit for charred meats or toasted bread.

Cuisine: Balkan

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