Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)

This Haitian black mushroom rice, or diri ak djon djon, uses seasonings and coconut milk to bring out tons of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 867 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 cup canola oil
• 3 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
• 2 cubes black mushroom-flavored bouillon (such as Maggi® Djon Djon)
• 1 cube chicken bouillon (such as Maggi®)
• 1 cube seasoning bouillon (such as Maggi®)
• 2 cups frozen lima beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Scotch bonnet pepper, bouillon cubes, red pepper, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and thyme; cook and stir until cubes dissolve. Add garlic and saute for another 4 minutes. Turn up heat to medium-high; stir in lima beans and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil; stir until mixture turns black.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in another pot. Stir in rice and let boil for about 10 minutes. Turn heat down to medium and mix in coconut milk mixture; cook for about 7 minutes more. Reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Place a clean dishcloth over the pot. Put a lid over the top and allow to steam for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and serve.