Haitian Black Mushroom Rice & Dancing w/@Biancaafit Part 1/2 - Episode 64 - ❤ Love For Haitian Food

black mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake offers a similar umami flavor, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Add the rice to a pot and boil it.

Once it comes to a boil, turn the fire off and strain the rice.

Use about 2 cups of water per 1 cup of rice, but adjust by taking out half a cup to a cup to avoid excess water.

Use basmati rice for this recipe.

After boiling, rinse the rice and add oil, mixed vegetables, garlic, and bouillon cubes.

Once it starts boiling, add the rice.

Add cayenne pepper if desired for spice.

Strain the jojo and discard it to maintain the dark color.

Heat the pan on medium to high and add onion powder, garlic powder, and salt-free blended herbs.

Measure and add 4.5 cups of liquid for 3 cups of rice.

Add salt and clove powder, then mix.

Add cooking margarine and thyme, and taste for salt.

Add a splash of vinegar for flavor enhancement.

Once boiling, add the rice and mix well.

Lower the heat to trap steam and cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, check the rice for doneness and color.

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