Diri ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Mushroom Rice)

The name "diri djon djon," is the Haitian Creole term for black mushroom rice. This flavorful dish was taught and brought to me by my Haitian husband. It's so good. We make it at the least, every 2 weeks! He says I now make it better than him! Serve with a side of 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

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.