How to make DIRI DJON DJON | Haitian Black Rice

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.

Clean the Dion mushrooms thoroughly to remove dirt and wood fragments.

Boil the cleaned mushrooms in hot water to release their dark color.

Strain the Dion mushrooms from their broth and set the broth aside for cooking the rice.

In a large pot or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add 1/4 cup of green seasoning to the oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add sweet peas and continue frying for 2 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk and spices, allowing the mixture to come to a soft simmer.

Add the reserved Dion broth and optional Scotch bonnets for heat, then bring to a boil.

Rinse jasmine rice a few times to remove starch, then add it to the pot.

Cover and let the rice steam on low heat for about 15 minutes, ensuring there is still some moisture in the rice.

Add shrimp last to prevent overcooking, as shrimp can become chewy if overcooked.

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