Heart to Heart cooking with Haitian Mother & Son | Haitian Black Rice/Diri Djon Djon | Family Recipe

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.

Heat olive oil in a pot until shimmering.

Chop garlic into small pieces.

Chop scallions and add to the pot.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Add the rice to the pot and mix well with the oil and vegetables.

Soak black mushrooms overnight, then drain and add to the pot.

Add thyme, cloves, and bay leaves to the pot.

Pour in water and coconut milk, and season with salt.

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Let the rice sit covered for a few minutes before serving.

Stir in peas and carrots before serving.

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