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Ajduk (vegetable stew)

A vegetable stew slowly simmered with tomato and peppers, typical of everyday Macedonian cooking. It is fragrant, thick and best eaten with fresh bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

259 kcal per serving

Protein
4.8 g
Carbohydrates
30.5 g
of which sugars
10.4 g
Fat
11.1 g
Fiber
7.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into pieces, then slice the peppers into strips and dice the onion.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole and sauté the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat, until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic, peppers and paprika, then stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the grated or finely chopped tomatoes, then the potatoes and carrots.
  5. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables, season with salt, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve piping hot with fresh bread.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Add a pinch of sweet chili or a sliced fresh chili at the start of cooking.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.