Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Black Mushroom Rice Recipe| Haitian Party RICE

Login to Save
Island Vibe Cooking
Island Vibe Cooking
375 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Island Vibe Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Diri Djon Djon

Cultural Context

Diri Djon Djon is a traditional Haitian dish that showcases the unique flavor of djon djon mushrooms, often referred to as the 'black gold' of Haiti. This dish is a staple at celebrations and family gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and cultural pride. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Haiti, inspiring variations in other Caribbean cuisines and among food enthusiasts worldwide.

HaitianHTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups dried mushrooms
1 cup rice
oil
peas
seasoning
butter
coconut milk
parsley
thyme
green scotch bonnet
powdered cloves

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.

1

Soak 2 cups of dried mushrooms for 48 hours.

2

Squeeze out the black water from the mushrooms and discard any non-mushroom debris.

3

Heat oil in a pot and fry the peas until cooked.

4

Add lima beans and seasonings, including Maggie seasoning and black water from the mushrooms, being careful to avoid any sediment.

5

Add parsley, thyme, green scotch bonnet, butter, and coconut milk to the pot and bring to a boil.

6

Once boiling, add 1 cup of jasmine rice and mix well.

7

Reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the rice is done and non-sticky.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

Black Mushroom RiceDjon Djon Rice

More Diri Djon Djon Videos

(13 videos)

Similar Haitian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)