"DIRI DJONDJON" The Authentic Haitian Black Rice Recipe

black mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: dried porcini

Shiitake offers a similar umami flavor, while dried porcini is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily at home.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being a versatile cooking fat.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and often less expensive when canned.

Put the jojo to boil.

Heat oil in a pot and stir to distribute.

Add sweet peas, bell peppers, and onions to the pot.

Pour in coconut milk and add the habanero pepper, parsley, and thyme tied together.

Let these boil together while straining the jojo, pressing it well.

Add 4 cups of water for 3 cups of rice, considering the 1 cup of coconut milk.

Add garlic pepper paste and adobo to the pot.

When it comes to a boil, add salt and taste the rice water to ensure salt is enough.

Wash the rice and add it to the pot with 4 cups of water and 1 cup of coconut milk, totaling 5 cups of liquid.

Stir to make sure there are no lumps and cover with aluminum foil.

Let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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