Djuvec

Name: Djuvec
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Serbian
Ingredients: 300g long-grain rice; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 green bell peppers, diced; 3 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 500ml vegetable broth or water; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley

Ђувеч (JOO-vetch)

Serbian Vegetable Rice

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 272 kcal

A vibrant baked rice dish studded with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, infused with paprika and baked until the rice absorbs every savory drop.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

baking dish skillet saucepan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: earthenware pot

Garnishes: fresh parsley, paprika

Accompaniments: grilled meats, bread

Ingredients

300g long-grain rice
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tsp sweet paprika
500ml vegetable broth or water
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Saute onion in oil until translucent. Add peppers and cook 5 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes and paprika, cook 3 minutes until tomatoes break down.
3
Stir in rice and coat with the vegetable mixture.
4
Transfer to a baking dish, pour broth over, season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover tightly with foil and bake at 180C for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6
Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve alongside grilled meats.

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Did You Know?

Djuvec is so integral to Serbian barbecue culture that no rostilj (grill) gathering is complete without a pot of it on the side.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

baking dish
skillet
saucepan

Garnishing

fresh parsley, paprika

Accompaniments

grilled meats, bread

The Story Behind Djuvec

Djuvec comes from the Turkish word "guvec" meaning an earthenware pot. The dish spread throughout the Balkans during Ottoman rule, with each country developing its own version. The Serbian version emphasizes paprika and bell peppers, reflecting the country's love of these ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed side dish with grilled meats 📜 Origins: Ottoman-influenced

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