# 1915 Recipe Reveals Traditional Ajvar Contained No Red Peppers

A 1915 war cookbook recipe shows early ajvar was made primarily from eggplant, not red peppers.

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A war cookbook recipe from 1915 reveals that the traditional preparation of ajvar did not include red peppers. [^1]

The recipe creates a low-carb, gluten-free version of the Balkan pljeskavica using an air fryer. [^2]

According to the 1915 recipe, the main ingredient was eggplant, which was roasted over a fire before being mashed with green peppers, white and black onions, vinegar, and oil. [^3]

The absence of red peppers in the 1915 recipe has sparked a debate among enthusiasts about whether the dish can still be called ajvar without the characteristic taste of roasted red peppers. [^4]

The cheese filling is made by combining 4 oz (120 g) of softened cream cheese with 1 cup (130 g) of shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese. [^5]

The meat mixture consists of 1.5 lbs (650 g) of 80/20 ground beef chuck seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and sparkling water. [^6]

The patties should be air-fried at 375°F (190°C) for 15-17 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). [^7]

The 1915 version of ajvar was not intended for long-term winter storage and could only be kept for a few days if stored in a cool place. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A war cookbook recipe from 1915 reveals that the traditional preparation of ajvar did not include red peppers. (Nezavisne novine, News)
2. The recipe creates a low-carb, gluten-free version of the Balkan pljeskavica using an air fryer. (Diet Doctor, News)
3. According to the 1915 recipe, the main ingredient was eggplant, which was roasted over a fire before being mashed with green peppers, white and black onions, vinegar, and oil. (Nezavisne novine, News)
4. The absence of red peppers in the 1915 recipe has sparked a debate among enthusiasts about whether the dish can still be called ajvar without the characteristic taste of roasted red peppers. (Nezavisne novine, News)
5. The cheese filling is made by combining 4 oz (120 g) of softened cream cheese with 1 cup (130 g) of shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese. (Diet Doctor, News)
6. The meat mixture consists of 1.5 lbs (650 g) of 80/20 ground beef chuck seasoned with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and sparkling water. (Diet Doctor, News)
7. The patties should be air-fried at 375°F (190°C) for 15-17 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). (Diet Doctor, News)
8. The 1915 version of ajvar was not intended for long-term winter storage and could only be kept for a few days if stored in a cool place. (Nezavisne novine, News)

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