Diri Djon Djon (Haitian Black Rice)

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.

Saute lima beans until they start to cook.

Add Haitian apice to the sautéed lima beans.

Add water to the mixture.

Add a Magi Choncho Cube to the water.

Add more water and stir in the seasoning mix.

Add salt to taste, considering the saltiness of the Magi Choncho Cube.

Bring the water to a boil.

Wash the rice about three times before adding it to the boiling water.

Once the water is boiling, add the washed rice to the pot.

Stir the rice well to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.

Reduce the heat to medium to prevent burning as the rice cooks.

Wait until all the water has dried out before covering the pot.

Cover the pot and let the rice cook for 20 to 25 minutes without uncovering it.

After 20 to 25 minutes, stir the rice to check if it's cooked.

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