🇷🇸 Serbian Cuisine

Djuvec

Serbian Vegetable Rice

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

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.

Ingredients

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.

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.