and bright red
* Firm and free from soft spots
* Heavy for their size
* Thick and fleshy
Good-quality peppers produce a richer flavor, brighter color, and thicker consistency.
## How to Make Homemade Ajvar
### 1. Prepare the vegetables
Wash the peppers, chili peppers, and eggplants thoroughly. Dry them well before roasting.
Leave the peppers whole. Prick the eggplants several times with a fork to prevent them from bursting during roasting.
### 2. Roast the peppers and eggplants
Roast the vegetables on a grill, hot plate, or in the oven.
If using an oven,
