Djuvec Rice
This hearty Djuvec rice dish features a flavorful mix of vegetables and rice, often served as a side or a vegetarian main. It's a comforting and aromatic experience with roots in Balkan cuisine.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 477 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cuplong grain rice, rinsed
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsred bell pepper, diced
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, diced
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cupvegetable broth
- 1 tsppaprika
- 0.5 tspsweet paprika
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tspsalt
- 2 tbspolive oil
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Equipment
measuring cups · measuring spoons · large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Add yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
About 5 min
- 4
Add paprika, sweet paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the spices.
- 5
Stir in the rinsed long grain rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with the vegetable and spice mixture.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: This step helps the rice absorb flavors and prevents it from becoming too sticky.
- 6
Pour in canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
About 5 min
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Avoid lifting the lid too often during simmering to maintain heat and steam.
- 8
Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffier.
- 9
Fluff the Djuvec rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 477kcal
- Protein
- 10.3g
- Carbs
- 91g
- Fat
- 8.2g
- Fibre
- 3.8g
- Sugar
- 9.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Djuvec rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.
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