Haitian Black Rice With Shrimp ( Diri ak Djon Djon) #Haitianfood

black rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is a nutritious substitute, while brown rice is more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while regular milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak mushrooms (janjo) in water for 15 minutes.

Blend soaked mushrooms with 2 cups of water to extract juice.

Heat olive oil or vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Add blended mushroom juice to the pot and stir.

Add shrimp to the pot (optional) and season with Asian spice.

Add 1 Maggi cube, Jamaican pepper, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and salt to the pot.

Stir the mixture and cover until it boils.

Wash the black rice and check the seasoning in the pot before adding rice.

Add black rice to the pot and stir.

Let the water reduce, then lower the heat and cover to cook the rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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