Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)

This diri ak djon djon (Haitian black mushroom rice) recipe is spicy, boldly flavored, filling, and so good. Serve it with boiled plantains (bannann peze).

• 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

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.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Scotch bonnet, bouillon cubes, pepper flakes, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme; stir until bouillon cubes dissolve.

Step 3

Add garlic; cook 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add lima beans; cook until defrosted, about 4 minutes. Add coconut milk; bring to a boil. Stir until mixture turns very dark.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in another pot. Add rice; cook according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add coconut milk mixture; cook about 7 minutes more. Reduce heat to low.