Episode 15. A Taste of #Haiti | Diri djon djon | #haitianfood | Recipe Below

djon djon mushrooms

💰Cheaper: shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are more widely available and still provide umami flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

Soak 1 cup of djon djon mushrooms in 2.25 cups of chicken stock for 10 minutes.

Simmer the soaked mushrooms in the stock for another 10 minutes and then strain.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan.

Add 1 small minced shallot and 1 chopped green onion, cooking until soft.

Add all ingredients except for the rice into the saucepan, bring to a boil, and adjust seasoning.

Add 1 cup of washed long grain rice to the saucepan after ensuring the liquid is flavorful.

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