Serbian Rice and Meat with Vegetables Recipe

Ingrédients

• 160 g basmati rice
• 350 g chicken breast fillet
• 250 g tomato passata (or strained tomatoes)
• 100 g peas
• 2 bell peppers
• 450 ml vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or hot paprika

Préparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Wash and dice the bell peppers into small pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution in the dish.

2. 2

   Cook the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast fillets into bite-sized pieces. In a large pan or deep skillet, lightly sauté the chicken until it starts to brown and is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add a bit of oil if needed and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Peppers and Seasonings: Add the diced bell peppers to the sautéed onion and garlic. Stir in the sweet paprika, cayenne or hot paprika, and salt. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.

5. 5

   Add Rice and Tomato Passata: Stir in the basmati rice to coat it with the spices and vegetables, then pour in the tomato passata. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.

6. 6

   Pour in Broth and Simmer: Add the vegetable broth and bring everything to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid absorbed.

7. 7

   Incorporate Chicken and Peas: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan along with the peas. Gently stir and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes so flavors meld and peas warm through.

8. 8

   Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt or spices if needed. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for a few minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to deepen.