Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas Haitian Style🇭🇹

black mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces meat content, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Soak black mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until softened.

Strain and reserve the soaking liquid, discarding any grit.

Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in butter over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in rice, thyme, and bay leaves, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice.

Pour in chicken broth and reserved mushroom liquid, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in carrots and peas.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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