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
Ingredients
6 servings
10 ozdried Djon Djon mushrooms
if you can't find it substitute for the djon djon maggi cubes
2 ½ cupsbasmati rice
make sure to rinse before using
water
hot, as needed
½ cuplima beans
or use a small handful
2 Tbspunsalted butter
1 Tbspolive oil
1 Tbspepis
or green seasoning, recipe is on page already
1green onion
salt
to taste
1scotch bonnet pepper
3cloves
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 mushrooms10 oz
water
Step 2
Pass the djon djon mushroom through a strainer making sure to get every drop of that dark gold liquid out
Strainer
Step 3
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil.
olive oil1 Tbsp
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the epis and green onions. Sauté until fragrant, then add the lima beans.
lima beans½ cup
epis1 Tbsp
green 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 rice2 ½ cups
unsalted 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.
salt
scotch bonnet pepper1
cloves3
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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