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David Jean-Louis
By David Jean-Louis

Diri Djon Djon

9 steps
Prep:25minCook:30min
This Rice is staple in Haitian Cuisine, If you're looking to for a new rice recipe this is the one! If you grew up on it but just don't how it's done here you go!
Updated at: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:44:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
48
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories469.5 kcal (23%)
Total Fat7.1 g (10%)
Carbs93.9 g (36%)
Sugars13.6 g (15%)
Protein18.8 g (38%)
Sodium146.5 mg (7%)
Fiber9.1 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
If using the dried djon djon mushrooms, soak in water for 20-30 min. do not add too much water because it will take away flavor and the unique dark color. I suggest using doing about 1 cup of water at time until you get to about 3 1/2 - 4 cups
dried Djon Djon mushroomsdried Djon Djon mushrooms10 oz
waterwater
Step 2
Pass the djon djon mushroom through a strainer making sure to get every drop of that dark gold liquid out
StrainerStrainer
Step 3
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil.
olive oilolive oil1 Tbsp
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the epis and green onions. Sauté until fragrant, then add the lima beans.
lima beanslima beans½ cup
episepis1 Tbsp
green oniongreen onion1
Step 5
Sauté for a few minutes, then add the washed rice, and butter. Toast the rice for a few minutes while stirring slowly.
basmati ricebasmati rice2 ½ cups
unsalted butterunsalted butter2 Tbsp
Step 6
Add the liquid from the soaked Djon Djon mushrooms. Season with salt, then add the Scotch bonnet pepper pierced with cloves.
saltsalt
scotch bonnet pepperscotch bonnet pepper1
clovescloves3
Step 7
Increase the heat to medium-high. When most of the liquid has evaporated, reduce the heat to low.
Step 8
Shape the rice into a “mountain” in the pot, cover with foil, and let it finish cooking for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 9
Fluff the rice before serving and enjoy!
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