ReceptnaptárĐuveč - baked vegetable rice with chicken
Đuveč is the one-dish oven bake of the Balkans, with Turkish roots: its name refers to the pot it is baked in. Chicken, rice, peppers, tomatoes and courgette cook slowly together in a single dish. It is simple and takes little work, and the rice soaks up the flavours of the vegetables and meat. It is best in summer with fresh vegetables, and ideal for a large group.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (top and bottom heat).
- In a large frying pan or saucepan, fry the chicken in half the oil over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until white on all sides and lightly browned, then take it out.
- In the same fat, fry the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, add the garlic and fry for another minute.
- Take off the heat, stir in the paprika, then return to the heat and add the pepper strips, courgette and tomato.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Scatter the raw rice into a large ovenproof dish, add the cooked vegetables and the browned chicken and mix well.
- Pour in the hot stock so it just covers everything and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil, put in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Hot stock is essential, because cold liquid slows the baking and the rice cooks unevenly.
- Start the baking under foil, so that the steam cooks the rice until tender, and take it off only at the end so that the top browns nicely.
- If the rice is still hard at the end, add a little hot water, cover it again and bake for another 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be made without meat?
Yes, leave out the chicken and use more vegetables, with aubergine and mushrooms. In Serbia, baked vegetable đuveč is a fasting dish, and it is also often served alongside baked fish.
Does it work with pork?
Yes, the pork version is the most widespread in Serbia. Braise the diced meat for about 20 minutes longer before adding it to the rice.
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