Homemade Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread - Traditional Balkan Zacusca

Homemade Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread - Traditional Balkan Zacusca

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A smoky, flavorful spread made with charred eggplants, capia and pimento peppers. Perfect for sandwiches or as a dip with crusty bread.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Canning pot
  • Mason jar
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Cooling rack
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 5½ pounds eggplant, grilled until charred
  • 4½ pounds capia peppers or red bell peppers, grilled until charred
  • 4½ pounds pimento peppers, grilled until charred
  • 2 pounds onions, chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 6 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 5 bay leaves

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