How To Make DJON DJON Rice (Haitian Black Rice)

djon djon mushrooms

💰Cheaper: shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are more readily available and provide a similar umami flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Boil 6 cups of water with 2 and 1/2 cups of dried mushrooms for about 15 minutes.

Strain the mushrooms from the water using a strainer, keeping the mushroom water for later use.

In a pot, heat a little olive oil and sauté the epis for about 2 minutes until it gets brown.

Add cloves and the can of lima beans to the pot and stir.

Crumble in the chicken bouillon cube for flavor.

Pour in 3 cups of the mushroom water and cover the pot; let it boil for another 10 minutes.

Wash the jasmine rice in preparation for cooking.

Add the washed rice to the pot along with half a tablespoon of salt.

Cover the pot and allow the water to evaporate, checking after about 10 minutes.

If needed, add a little extra water to keep the rice moist, but not too much to avoid sogginess; cover again and lower the heat.

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork to check the consistency.

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