How To Make Haitian Black Rice With Shrimp | Diri Djon Djon | Episode 14

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.

Heat oil in a pot until warm.

Add chopped onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes on high heat.

Add crushed garlic and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until slightly changed in color.

Mix in Haitian epis and sauté until combined.

Add sweet peas and mix well.

Crush Maggie seasoning cube finely and add to the pot.

Add seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, ensuring the Maggie cube dissolves completely.

Rinse black rice and add to the boiling water after it has boiled for a while without stirring.

Once boiling, mix the rice and add shrimp.

Taste the water for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Add coconut milk and butter to the pot.

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