About the Recipe
This Black Mushroom Rice (Diri ak Djon Djon) recipe uses Black mushrooms which are native to the northern part of Haiti. Considered a delicacy, they are not used in everyday cooking. When boiled, they release a gray-black coloring, giving this recipe and many others a distinctive aroma, flavor and color. This rice is usually served with a meat or fish dish.
Ingredients
2 Cups of Dried Black Mushrooms (djon djon)
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cups long-grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 tsp Ground cloves
1 (12-ounce) can lima beans (or green peas)
1 to 2 thyme sprigs
1 green Scotch bonnet pepper
Preparation
Step 1
In a small pot, soak mushrooms in 4 cups water for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Boil mushrooms on low heat for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Strain the mushroom water into another container for later use. The mushrooms in the strainer will no longer needed.
Step 4
In a large pot, sauté the garlic and onions on medium heat for 2 minutes.
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