Diri ak Djon Djon

Name: Diri ak Djon Djon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 1 oz dried djon djon mushrooms; 4 cups warm water; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium shallot, minced; 4 stalks scallions, chopped; 1 cup cooked lima beans, drained; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp salt

A traditional Haitian rice dish cooked in fragrant black mushroom broth with lima beans and warm spices.

50 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

HaitianSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 oz dried djon djon mushrooms
4 cups warm water
2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
4 stalks scallions, chopped
1 cup cooked lima beans, drained
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Soak 1 oz dried djon djon mushrooms in 4 cups warm water for 15 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve into a bowl to collect the dark broth, discarding the mushroom solids.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 medium minced shallot, and 4 stalks chopped scallions, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4

Stir in 2 cups rinsed long-grain white rice, 1 cup drained cooked lima beans, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1 tsp salt, toasting for 2 minutes to coat the grains.
5

Pour in 3.5 cups of the reserved mushroom broth, add 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and place the 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper gently on top.
6

Bring to a boil, cover tightly with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
7

Remove from heat, discard the pepper and thyme stems, fluff the rice gently, and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Diri ak Djon Djon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Diri ak Djon Djon?

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