Đuveč in the Vojvodina Style
- Dec 17, 2024
- 3 min read
Djuvec is a renowned dish in Serbia, widely appreciated by all. Its preparation varies across different regions of Serbia, with Vojvodina having its own distinctive method. The dish comprises rice, various vegetables, and chicken meat, resulting in a highly flavorful meal that is universally enjoyed.Read the NOTE 👇 Before preparing this dish, following the recipe will assist you and simplify the process of creating a very flavorful dish.
Ingredients: simple, total time: 90 min., 6-8 serving
6 pieces chicken thighs/ without bones or drumsticks
100–150 g bacon/ diced
Baking dish 38 × 24 cm
Vegetables:
2–3 Tbsp Olive oil EVO
1 onion/ finely chopped
1 leek/ or spring onions — finely chopped
1 carrot/ diced
1 cup green beans/200 ml
2 medium potatoes/ diced
3 cloves of garlic/ minced
2 fresh peppers red and yellow/ diced
1 cup rice/ 300 ml
1 cup peas/ 150 ml
2 medium tomatoes/ diced
1 Tbsp fresh parsley/ finely chopped
1 green hot pepper as you like / optional
Spices:
500 ml chicken broth/ 1 cube for soup + 500 ml water
1 Tbsp dry spice Vegeta
1 tsp red ground pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Assemble all ingredients as detailed above.
Initially, combine 500 ml of water with one soup cube and heat until boiling, then remove from heat.
While waiting, thoroughly wash all vegetables. Chop the onion, leek, and fresh parsley, and mince the garlic. Set aside.
Remove the stalks and seeds from the peppers, then cut them into larger cubes. Set aside.
Dice the potatoes into smaller cubes. If a super chopper is unavailable, chop the carrots into small cubes. Set aside.
Turn off the broth and set aside.
Wash and dry the meat thoroughly. Season with salt, black pepper, and Vegeta to taste.
Fry the chicken in a little oil in a deep wok pan, adding water until golden brown, then remove. Debone the meat and set aside.
In the same pan, fry diced bacon until well browned, then drain on a kitchen towel.
In another larger pan, heat olive oil, sauté the chopped onion and leek (or spring onions), add 1/2 tsp of Vegeta, and simmer until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
Add the chopped carrot and peppers, stirring all ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Immediately add diced potatoes, tomatoes, and green beans. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10–13 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finally, add rice, peas, and minced garlic, simmer for about 2 minutes, then gradually pour in half of the broth, reducing heat. Cook for approximately 15 minutes.
Allow the rice to absorb the liquid for about 10-15 minutes, noting that not all will be used in the oven.
When the liquid has nearly evaporated, add 1 tsp of allspice and the remaining broth.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and mix thoroughly. Turn off the heat.
Transfer all components into an oiled, fireproof dish. My baking dish measures 38 × 24 cm.
Add the chicken and bacon, mixing everything together.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding salt, black pepper, or red ground pepper.
Add enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. (Refer to the NOTE for using chicken sauce).
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approximately 40–45 minutes.
During baking, add water if necessary. Do not stir.
If your oven is particularly intense, cover with aluminum foil 15 minutes before completion.
Serve warm.
Buon appetito!
NOTE:
If you have purchased a pre-packaged vegetable mix for đuveč, add it after sautéing the leeks and onions. Continue to cook for approximately 10 minutes, then incorporate the rice, gradually adding broth. Typically available in 400 g packages, this quantity will suffice.
This package contains pre-diced ingredients: potatoes, peas, peppers, green beans, and tomatoes.
To enhance the flavor of your đuveč, utilize the juices from roasting the chicken, after adding water. Remove the fat and retain the remaining layer in the pan. Heat it, add approximately 200 ml of water, stir, and scrape off any remaining chicken meat with a spoon. Pour this mixture over the đuveč, adding water as necessary.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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