Lester Mosley wrote:

> However I am unable to find this Sambal O'lek, is there a subsitute?

Sambal Oelek is an Indonesian chili condiment. It is one of my
favourites. I have a jar of Huy Fong brand made from chili, salt,
vinegar, and preservatives.

http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/oelek.htm

Tabasco Sauce or ground cayenne pepper would probably work fine as a
substitute.

> Perhaps someone has this recipe and could help me recreate it as I
have
> lost the needed percentages..
>
> I have read that it may trace to eastern europe, any help is greatly
> appreciated! This wa a very tasted dip and I want to recreate it, but
I
> am unable to get it from the girl again.

The ajvar (ajwar) with which I am familiar is a dip or side dish made
from vegetables. It is delicious on bread spread with cream cheese.

Here is one recipe from a Yugoslavian cookbook:

Srpski Ajvar
(Serbian Vegetable Caviar)

2 large eggplants
6-8 large green bell peppers
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lemon, or vinegar
chopped parsley, for garnish
1/2 cup oil

Bake eggplants and peppers in the oven. Remove skin and seeds while
they are warm. Chop them finely or mince them. Salt, add pepper and
crushed garlic. Add lemon juice or vinegar to taste, and as much oil
as the vegetables will absorb. Mix well. Put into a deep glass dish
and garnish with parsley.

Derek Juhl