Ljutenica

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Ljutenica, lyutenitsa or lutenica (Bulgarian: лютеница, Macedonian: лутеница, Serbian: љутеница; lyuto or luto meaning "hot") is a (sometimes spicy) vegetable relish or chutney[1] in Bulgarian, Macedonian and Serbian cuisines.

Ljutenica
TypeSpread, salad, relish
Region or stateBalkans
Associated cuisineBulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
Serving temperatureCold
Main ingredientsPeppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, vegetable oil

The ingredients include peppers, aubergines, carrots, garlic, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and tomatoes. It comes in many varieties: smooth; chunky; with chili peppers or eggplant; and hot or mild.[2]

In recent years,[when?] industrial production of ljutenica and ajvar has flourished. Large-scale production of both relishes has popularized them outside the Balkans.[3]

See also

Ljutenica with bits of peppers

References