Proja & Sataraš Skillet (Golden Serbian Feta Cornbread with Sweet Pepper-Tomato Stew) – Authentic Serbia Recipe
Summer Belgrade garden pairing of sweet stewed peppers and tomatoes with warm cheese cornbread.
- Country of Origin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Warm skillet cornbread studded with feta (proja), Stewed sweet bell peppers and tomatoes (sataraš), Kajmak, Garlic, Fresh parsley
Ingredients for Proja & Sataraš Skillet (Golden Serbian Feta Cornbread with Sweet Pepper-Tomato Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) warm skillet cornbread studded with feta (proja), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups stewed sweet bell peppers and tomatoes (sataraš), washed and trimmed
- 1 cup kajmak
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Serbia seasoning (fresh parsley, sunflower oil, sweet paprika)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add warm skillet cornbread studded with feta (proja) and stewed sweet bell peppers and tomatoes (sataraš) along with fresh parsley, sunflower oil, sweet paprika, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with kajmak and serve straight from the skillet.