Haitian Black Rice (DIRI DJON DJON) - How to make Black Rice | Let's Eat Cuisine

black mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: dried porcini mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms offer a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Soak the dried mushrooms in water to rehydrate them.

In a pot, heat the oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the epis and stir well.

Add the rehydrated mushrooms along with the soaking water, rice, and water to the pot.

Stir in the lima beans, coconut milk, chopped tomato, parsley, thyme, Maggie seasoning, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Cooking Techniques

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