how to make Diri Ak Djon Djon (Haitian Black Rice)

djon djon mushrooms

💰Cheaper: shiitake mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are more accessible and provide a similar umami flavor.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier due to higher fiber content.

Start by adding 1.5 cups of vegetable oil to a pot over medium heat.

Add 1/2 sweet onion, 5 garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup each of red, green, and yellow bell peppers to the pot and sauté until softened but not too soft.

Add 3 roma tomatoes, chopped, and mix well with the sautéed vegetables.

Add 5 cloves to the mixture for flavor and color, stirring to combine.

Add about 9 tablespoons of Epis seasoning to the pot and increase the heat to high to cook it down.

After the veggies have cooked, add 1/2 cup of lima beans and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add 5 Argentinian shrimp to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes, mixing well.

Add 1 black Maggi cube to the mixture and stir until dissolved, which will help color the rice black.

Pour in 1.5 cups of freshly made coconut milk and mix well with the other ingredients.

Add 3 cups of rice to the pot and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.

Pour in the dark mushroom water from the djon djon mushrooms, ensuring the mixture is well combined.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cooking until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

If the rice is still hard, cover with aluminum foil and steam until tender.

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