How to Make Diri Djon Djon Rice || Haitian Black Rice || Mushroom Rice || How to Make Djon Djon Rice

djon djon mushrooms

💰Cheaper: shiitake mushrooms

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

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Show the djon djon mushrooms and mention they were purchased from Amazon.

Check the mushrooms for debris and place them in a bowl.

Add water to a pot and place it on the stove to slowly steam the mushrooms, allowing the color to come out.

Once steamed, set the mushrooms aside to cool and strain the liquid to extract the flavor.

Optionally, blend the mushrooms for more color extraction.

Prepare the cooking pot and add olive oil.

Add the epis green seasoning to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Chop and add scallions and fresh parsley to the pot, continuing to sauté.

Add limema beans (or green peas) to the pot and mix well.

Add sea salt or Himalayan salt to taste, noting that more salt may be needed later.

Pour in the strained mushroom liquid and add the whole habanero pepper poked with cloves.

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil, tasting for salt adjustment.

Prepare the rice (jasmine or basmati) by washing it thoroughly.

Once the liquid is boiling, add the washed rice to the pot and mix well.

Cover the pot with parchment or foil to lock in moisture and steam the rice.

Cook until the rice is grainy and not mushy, ensuring it absorbs all the liquid.

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