Djuvec Rice (Croatian Vegetable Rice)
by Chef Miška Tolj-Turkić (@chefmiska)A flavorful rice dish with vegetables and spices, perfect as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 300gbasmati rice
- 1pieceonion
- 1clovegarlic
- 1piececarrot
- 1piecered bell pepper
- 2tbspvegetable oil
- 500mLchicken stock
- 400gcanned crushed tomato
- 1tspsweet paprika powder
- 100gajvar
- 300gpeas (frozen)
- 25gparsley
- salt
- pepper
How to make Djuvec Rice (Croatian Vegetable Rice)
METHOD
Peel and finely dice the onion, garlic, and carrot. Remove and discard the bell pepper core, then dice finely.
Heat the oil over medium heat in a deep pan. Fry the diced vegetables for approximately 5 minutes.
Add the rice, stir well, and fry for 1 minute.
Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, paprika powder, ajvar, and peas. Bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If the rice seems too dry, add some hot water and keep simmering.
Finely chop the parsley. Season again with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock.
Recipe by
Chef Miška Tolj-Turkić
(@chefmiska)
Chef Miška Tolj-Turkić is a Croatian/Australian dual citizen, born in Western Australia, who's families migrated from Croatia in the 1920s. Originally raised in the lush...