Eggplant Appetizer Deroni (KIOPOOLU) 500g

A classic Bulgarian eggplant appetizer with deep roasted flavor, Deroni Kiopoolu blends grilled aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic into a rich Balkan-style spread.

Kiopoolu is one of the most loved vegetable spreads in Bulgaria and across the Balkans. Malincho describes it as a popular Bulgarian spread, relish, and salad made principally from roasted eggplants and garlic, with a taste that mixes flavors and aromas from all around the Balkans.

This 500g jar is made in Bulgaria by Deroni and prepared with grilled peeled aubergines, grilled peeled peppers, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, modified starch, and parsley. The result is savory, smoky, gently tangy, and ideal for vegetarian and fasting meals.

How to Enjoy It

Serve kiopoolu as a bread spread, spoon it next to grilled meats, or enjoy it as a cold appetizer with crusty bread and white cheese. It also works beautifully as a relish for sandwiches, a side for roasted vegetables, or part of a vegetarian meze table.

What Makes It Special

Kiopoolu stands apart from smoother pepper spreads because roasted eggplant leads the flavor. That gives it a fuller body, a more pronounced smoky note, and a classic homemade Balkan character that feels equally at home as a spread, condiment, or salad.

Quick Facts

✓  Product type: Bulgarian eggplant appetizer and spread
✓  Style: Traditional kiopoolu
✓  Origin: Bulgaria
✓  Brand: Deroni
✓  Net weight: 500g
✓  Main ingredients: Grilled aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley
✓  Flavor profile: Smoky, savory, garlicky, lightly tangy
✓  SKU: KOD

Bulgarian Serving Tip

In Bulgaria, kiopoolu is often served as part of a meze table with bread, sirene, olives, and roasted peppers. For a classic Balkan serving idea, spoon it onto toasted bread and finish with a little white cheese or enjoy it next to grilled kebapche and a fresh shopska salad.

Pairs perfectly with: Bulgarian cow sirene, roasted red peppers, ajvar, and grilled kebapche from Malincho.

FAQ

What is kiopoolu?

Kiopoolu is a traditional Bulgarian and Balkan eggplant spread made primarily from roasted eggplants and garlic, often with peppers and tomatoes for extra richness.

What does this appetizer taste like?

It tastes savory and smoky from the grilled vegetables, with garlic, gentle acidity, and a rounded vegetable sweetness that makes it very versatile.

Is kiopoolu the same as lutenitsa?

Not exactly. Lutenitsa is usually more pepper-and-tomato based, while kiopoolu centers roasted eggplant and has a deeper, smokier profile.

How can I serve it?

Serve it as a bread spread, a cold appetizer, a relish for grilled foods, or part of a vegetarian or fasting meal.

Is this product imported from Bulgaria?

Yes. This Deroni Kiopoolu is made in Bulgaria and imported for customers in the United States seeking authentic Balkan pantry staples.

What size is the jar?

This product comes in a 500g jar, a generous size for sharing, repeat servings, or entertaining.