Ajvarka

Ajvarka is one of the oldest North Macedonian pepper varieties, and its official name is Kurtovska kapija (Kurt gate). However, people call it Ajvarka because it is most commonly used to prepare the famous red pepper relish called ajvar. This pepper contains a small amount of water, it has a thin shell, and it peels very well, which is important for preparing ajvar, although the pepper can also be eaten raw or used in other dishes.

Ajvarka is usually flat, has a thin handle on top, and it's often heart-shaped. Regarding the size, it's not bigger than a woman's palm. It is believed that the best type of this pepper is the one that ripens from September 10 to September 25.